Paik Sun-yup

South Korean military officer (1920–2020)
Person human Q486416
Paik Sun-yup
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Paik Sun-yup

Summary

Paik Sun-yup is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kangso[2]. He was born on +1920-11-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Seoul[4]. He died on +2020-07-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kangso[2], Paik Sun-yup…
  • Paik Sun-yup died in Seoul[4].
  • Paik Sun-yup was born on +1920-11-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paik Sun-yup died on +2020-07-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Paik Sun-yup held citizenship in South Korea[11].
  • Paik Sun-yup worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Paik Sun-yup worked as a politician[7].
  • Paik Sun-yup worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Paik Sun-yup's professions included writer[9].
  • Paik Sun-yup held the position of ambassador of South Korea to the Republic of China[12].
  • Paik Sun-yup held the position of ambassador of South Korea to France[13].
  • Paik Sun-yup held the position of ambassador of South Korea to Canada[14].
  • Paik Sun-yup held the position of Chief of Staff of the Army[15].
  • Paik Sun-yup held the position of Chief of Staff of the Army[16].
  • Among Paik Sun-yup's employers was Korea National Defense University[17].
  • Paik Sun-yup was educated at Korea National Defense University[18].
  • Paik Sun-yup received the Order of Brilliant Star[19].
  • Paik Sun-yup's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].
  • Paik Sun-yup's image is recorded as ROKA GEN PAIK.jpg[21].
  • Paik Sun-yup is recorded as male[22].
  • Paik Sun-yup's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Paik Sun-yup's ISNI is recorded as 000000012122428X[24].
  • Paik Sun-yup's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 17308942[25].
  • Paik Sun-yup's military branch is recorded as Manchukuo Imperial Army[26].
  • Paik Sun-yup's military branch is recorded as Republic of Korea Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kangso[2], Paik Sun-yup… he was born on +1920-11-23T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Paik Sun-yup's education included a stint at Korea National Defense University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and writer[9]. Among Paik Sun-yup's employers was Korea National Defense University[17]. Positions held include ambassador of South Korea to the Republic of China[12]; ambassador of South Korea to France[13]; ambassador of South Korea to Canada[14]; and Chief of Staff of the Army[15], a Chief of Staff[28], in South Korea[29].

Recognition

Paik Sun-yup received the Order of Brilliant Star[19].

Personal Life

Paik Sun-yup's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].

Death and Burial

Paik Sun-yup died on +2020-07-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Seoul[4].

Why It Matters

Paik Sun-yup ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Paik Sun-yup born?

Paik Sun-yup's place of birth was Kangso[2].

Where did Paik Sun-yup die?

Paik Sun-yup died in Seoul[4].

What did Paik Sun-yup do for work?

Paik Sun-yup worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and writer[9].

Where did Paik Sun-yup go to school?

Paik Sun-yup was educated at Korea National Defense University[18].

What awards did Paik Sun-yup receive?

Honors received include Order of Brilliant Star[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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