Ryu Seiryu

Japanese: 柳成竜 - りゅうせいりゅう

1542-1607 An official of the Joseon Dynasty.
Born on October 11, 37th year of King Jungjong's reign. Passed his liberal arts exam in 1566. During the Imjin Waeran (Imjin War), he served as Chief of Military Affairs, Chief Cabinet Secretary (supervisor of the generals), and Prime Minister, and successfully repelled the Japanese army by promoting Yi Sun-sin. After the war, he wrote "Chohirok." He died on May 6th, 40th year of King Seonjo's reign. He was 66 years old. His pen name was Jiken. His pen name was Seo-gae.

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1542－1607　朝鮮王朝の官僚。
中宗37年10月11日生まれ。1566年文科に及第。壬辰倭乱(じんしんわらん)(文禄(ぶんろく)の役)の際,兵曹判書(軍務長官),都体察使(諸将の監督),領議政(宰相)などをつとめ,李舜臣を登用して日本軍の撃退に成功する。戦後「懲毖録(ちょうひろく)」をあらわした。宣祖40年5月6日死去。66歳。字(あざな)は而見(じけん)。号は西厓。

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