Yi Ik

Korean philosopher (1681-1763)
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Yi Ik
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Yi Ik

Summary

Yi Ik is a human[1]. Born in Ansan[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1681[3]. He passed away in Seoul[4]. He died on December 17, 1763[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], politician[8], and poet[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ansan[2], Yi Ik…
  • Yi Ik died in Seoul[4].
  • Yi Ik was born on October 18, 1681[3].
  • Yi Ik died on December 17, 1763[5].
  • Yi Ik held citizenship in Joseon[11].
  • Yi Ik worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Yi Ik worked as a writer[7].
  • Yi Ik's professions included politician[8].
  • Yi Ik worked as a poet[9].
  • Yi Ik's field of work was philosophy[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Yi Ik is Sŏngho sasŏl[13].
  • Yi Ik's religion is recorded as Confucianism[14].
  • Yi Ik is recorded as male[15].
  • Yi Ik's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Yi Ik's Commons category is recorded as Yi Ik[17].
  • The cause of death was disease[18].
  • Yi Ik's family name is recorded as Lee[19].
  • Yi Ik's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Yi Ik's McCune–Reischauer romanization is recorded as I Ik[21].
  • Yi Ik's Revised Romanization is recorded as I Ik[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Yi Ik was born in Ansan[2]. He was born on October 18, 1681[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], politician[8], and poet[9]. Yi Ik's field of work was philosophy[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Yi Ik is Sŏngho sasŏl[13].

Personal Life

Yi Ik's religion is recorded as Confucianism[14].

Death and Burial

Yi Ik died on December 17, 1763[5]. He died in Seoul[4]. The cause of death was disease[18].

Why It Matters

Yi Ik has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

He has been cited as an influence by Jeong Yak-yong[24], a philosopher[25], 1762–1836[26], of Joseon[27].

FAQs

Where was Yi Ik born?

Born in Ansan[2], Yi Ik…

Where did Yi Ik die?

Yi Ik passed away in Seoul[4].

What did Yi Ik do for work?

Yi Ik worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], politician[8], and poet[9].

Who did Yi Ik influence?

Yi Ik has been cited as an influence by Jeong Yak-yong[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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