Gu Sa-maeng

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Gu Sa-maeng
구사맹
Internal Prince Neungan
(능안부원군, 綾安府院君)
BornGu Sa-maeng (구사맹)
1531
Kingdom of Joseon
Died1604 (aged about 74)
Woo Temple, Songhyeon Village, Hanseong, Kingdom of Joseon
Burial
Geumgok-dong, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Spouse
  • Internal Princess Consort Seowon of the Cheongju Han clan
  • Internal Princess Consort Pyeongsan of the Pyeongsan Shin clan
Issue4 sons and 6 daughters, including Queen Inheon
HouseNeungseong Gu clan
FatherGu Sun
MotherLady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGu Sa-maeng
McCune–ReischauerKu Sa-mêng
Pen name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationPalgok
McCune–ReischauerPalkok
Courtesy name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGyeongsi
McCune–ReischauerKyŏngsi
Posthumous name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationMunui
McCune–ReischauerMunŭi

Gu Sa-maeng (Hangul: 구사맹, Hanja: 具思孟; 1531–1604) was a 16th century Korean nobleman, military officer and minister.[1] He was the father of Queen Inheon and the maternal grandfather of Injo of Joseon.[2]

Life[]

In 1549 (4th year of King Myeongjong), Gu Sa-maeng was appointed as Jinsa (진사). In 1558, at 27 years old he passed the national examination as a military officer and worked in Seungmunwon (승문원, 承文院) as an inspector.[3]

In 1560, he become a general and three years later, he went to the Ming Dynasty as the secretary of Saeun Temple.[4] He spent the following years as Ijojwarang (이조좌랑) and Ijojeongnang (이조정랑).

In 1567 after King Myeongjong's death, Gu become Binjeondogamjejo (빈전도감제조, 殯殿都監提調).[5] Two years later, in 1569 (2nd year of King Seonjo's reign), he was appointed as the Governor of Hwanghae Province.

From then on, he started to served in numerous government posts in the central and local areas during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon. Meanwhile, during the Imjin War (임진왜란), in 1597 (30th year of King Seonjo's reign), Gu served some of the Royal Princes. At this time, he was a Right Chamchan (2nd senior rank; 우참찬, 右參贊).[6]

Gu Sa-maeng died on April 1, 1604 (37th year of King Seonjo's reign), at the age of 74 years old due to the relapse of his chronic disease, which had plagued him since he was working in the Uigeumbu.

After his grandson ascended the throne as King Injo, along with posthumously honouring his parents as King and Queen, he also honoured his maternal grandfather as Internal Prince Neungan (능안부원군, 綾安府院君).[7][8]

It was said that in Gu's eulogy was written that he was simple and quiet by nature, also liked frugality, so he didn't own land or a house, but only enjoyed his coat of arms.
("천성이 담백하고 조용하였으며, 검소한 것을 좋아하여 땅이나 집을 장만하지 않고 오로지 문장을 즐겼다.")[9]

His tomb is located in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, along with his two wives, Lady Han (한씨) and Lady Shin (신씨).[10]

Books[]

There are two books written by Gu Sa-maeng:[11]

  • Yuhuichun (유희춘, 柳希春)
  • Yihwang (이황, 李滉)

Family[]

  • Great-great-grandfather: Gu Chi-hong (구치홍, 具致洪; 1421–1507)
  • Great-grandfather: Gu Su-yeong (구수영, 具壽永; 1456–1523)
    • Great-grandmother: Yi Eok-cheon, Princess Gilan (길안현주, 이억천 정경부인 이씨; 1457–1519)[12]
  • Grandfather: Gu Hui-gyeong (구희경, 具希璟)
    • Grandmother: Lady Shin of the Geochang Shin clan (부인 신씨)[13]
  • Father: Gu Sun (구순, 具淳)
    • Uncle: Gu Jun (구준, 具準)
  • Mother: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (부인 전주 이씨)
    • Grandfather: Yi Jing-won, Prince Uisin (이징원 의신군)

Sibling(s)

  • Older brother: Gu Sa-an (구사안, 具思顔; 1523–1562)
    • Sister-in-law: Princess Hyosun (효순공주; 1522–1538)[14]

Wives and their issue:

  • Internal Princess Consort Seowon of the Cheongju Han clan (서원부부인 청주 한씨)[15] – No issue.
  • Internal Princess Consort Pyeongsan of the Pyeongsan Shin clan (평산부부인 평산 신씨; 1538–1622)[16]
    • Gu Seong (구성, 具宬; 1558–1618), first son.[17]
    • Gu Hong (구홍, 具宖), second son.[18]
    • Gu Yong (구용, 具容; 1569–1601), third son.[19]
    • Gu Goeng (구굉, 具宏; 1577–1642), fourth son.[20]
    • Lady Gu (구씨), first daughter.[21]
    • Lady Gu (구씨), second daughter.[22]
    • Lady Gu (구씨), third daughter.[23]
    • Lady Gu (구씨), fourth daughter.[24]
    • Queen Inheon (인헌왕후; 1578–1626), fifth daughter.[25][26]
    • Lady Gu (구씨), sixth daughter.[27]

References[]

  1. ^ "구사맹과 그의 딸 인헌왕후". Naver Blog (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "인조 대왕 행장(行狀)". Joseon Wangjo Sillok (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "비변사 당상을 인견하고 군량 수송, 명군의 진격, 호남의 방어 등을 논의하다". Joseon Wangjo Sillok (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  4. ^ "왜적을 잡을 때 중국인을 죽인 것을 살피게 하고 천거의 무방함을 말하다". Joseon Wangjo Sillok (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  5. ^ Lee Shik (1996). 국역택당집, Vol. 7 (in Korean). University of California: National Culture Promotion Association. p. 187. ISBN 9788979774139.
  6. ^ 리조 실록: 선조 [Rijo Sillok: Seonjo] (in Korean). University of Michigan: Social Sciences Publishing House. 1975. pp. 241, 318.
  7. ^ "새 능의 터 내에 있는 종친과 신하들의 무덤은 예우하여 옮겨가게 하다". Joseon Wangjo Sillok (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  8. ^ "구사맹(具思孟)". Naver Blog (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "따뜻한 성품에 비단옷 걸치지 않은 왕의 어머니". Mudeung Ilbo - Sarangbang (in Korean). 1 December 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  10. ^ "장릉章陵(추존 원종과 인헌왕후)". Joseon Royal Tombs (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  11. ^ Shin Byung-joo (2020). 왕비로 산다는 것 [Living as a Queen Consort] (in Korean). Maekyung Publishing. ISBN 9791164841776.
  12. ^ The only child and daughter of King Sejong and Queen Soheon's 8th son, and .
  13. ^ Daughter of Shin Su-gyeom (신수겸, 愼守謙) who was the younger brother of Shin Su-geun (신수근), the older brother of Yeonsangun of Joseon's primary wife, Deposed Queen Shin.
  14. ^ The second daughter of Jungjong of Joseon and Queen Munjeong.
  15. ^ The daughter of Han Geuk-gong (한극공) and the granddaughter of Han Yun-chang (한윤창).
  16. ^ The daughter of Shin Hwa-guk (신화국) and the granddaughter of Shin Sang (신상).
  17. ^ Had 3 sons and 3 daughters.
  18. ^ Gu In-hu (구인후) become his adopted son.
  19. ^ Had 1 son and 1 daughter.
  20. ^ Had 1 sons and 2 daughter.
  21. ^ Married Shim Eom (심엄, 沈㤿) and had 7 sons and 4 daughters.
  22. ^ Married Hong Hui (홍희, 洪憙) and had 3 sons and 1 daughter.
  23. ^ Married Gwon Yu-nam (권유남, 權裕男) and had 1 son and 1 daughter.
  24. ^ Married Kim Deok-mang (김덕망, 金德望) and had 5 sons and 5 daughters.
  25. ^ Married Prince Jeongwon (정원군), the third son of Seonjo of Joseon and Royal Noble Consort In of the Suwon Kim clan (인빈 김씨), then become Princess Consort Yeonju (연주군부인) and had 3 sons.
  26. ^ Their oldest son, Grand Prince Neungyang (능양대군) ascended the throne as the 16th King of Joseon, so Gu Sa-maeng was the biological maternal grandfather of the 16th Joseon King, Injo.
  27. ^ Married Yi Bak (이박, 李璞) and had no issue.

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