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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Korean politician, astronomer, scientist
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
1416
Death:
1464
The details
Biography
Introduction
Kim Dam (Korean: 김담; Hanja: 金淡; 1416–1464) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician, astronomer, and scientist. His nickname was Musongheon (무송헌, 撫松軒). He contributed to Korean literature, geography, and Korean lunisolar calendar calculations.
Books
- Musongheonjip (무송헌문집, 撫松軒文集)
- Sir. Kim Mun-jeol's book (김문절공일고, 金文節公逸稿)
- Jegayeoksangjip (제가역상집, 諸家曆象集)