Gu Sa-maeng (Korean: 구사맹; Hanja: 具思孟; 1531–1622) was a 16th century Korean nobleman, military officer and minister. He was the father of Queen Inheon and the maternal grandfather of Injo of Joseon.[1]
| Gu Sa-maeng 구사맹 | |
|---|---|
| Internal Prince Neungan (능안부원군; 綾安府院君) | |
| Born | Gu Sa-maeng (구사맹) 1531 Joseon |
| Died | 1626 (aged 94-95) Woo Temple, Songhyeon Village, Hanseong, Joseon |
| Burial | Geumgok-dong, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
| Spouse |
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| Issue | 4 sons and 6 daughters, including Queen Inheon |
| House | Neungseong Gu clan |
| Father | Gu Sun |
| Mother | Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 구사맹 |
| Hanja | 具思孟 |
| Revised Romanization | Gu Samaeng |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ku Samaeng |
| Art name | |
| Hangul | 팔곡 |
| Hanja | 八谷 |
| Revised Romanization | Palgok |
| McCune–Reischauer | P'algok |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul | 경시 |
| Hanja | 景時 |
| Revised Romanization | Gyeongsi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kyŏngsi |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul | 문의 |
| Hanja | 文懿 |
| Revised Romanization | Munui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Munŭi |
Biography
editIn 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.[2]
In 1560, he become a general and three years later, he went to the Ming Dynasty as the secretary of Saeun Temple.[3] 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).[4] Two years later, in 1569 (2nd year of King Seonjo's reign), he was appointed as the Governor of Hwanghae Province.
In 1587, one of his youngest daughters married Grand Prince Jeongwon, the son of King Seonjo, and became the mother to three sons; one of them becoming the future king.
From then on, he started to serve 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).[5]
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).[6][7][unreliable source?]
It was said that in Gu's eulogy, it was written that he was a simple and quiet man by nature, and 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.").[8]
His tomb is located in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, along with his two wives, Lady Han (한씨) and Lady Shin (신씨).[9]
Books
editThere are two books written by Gu Sa-maeng:[10]
- Yuhuichun (유희춘; 柳希春)
- Yihwang (이황; 李滉)
Family
edit- Father – Gu Sun (구순, 具淳/具諄; 1507–1551)
- Mother – Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주 이씨; 1506–1572)[a]
Sibling(s)
- Older brother – Gu Sa-an (구사안, 具思顔; 1523–1562)
- Older sister – Lady Gu (구씨; 1525–?)
- Older sister – Lady Gu (구씨; 1527–?)
- Older brother – Gu Sa-jeung (구사증; 具思曾; 1528–1610)
- Older sister – Lady Gu (구씨; 1530–1592)
- Younger sister – Lady Gu (구씨; 1532–?)
- Younger brother – Gu Sa-jung (구사중; 具思仲; 1540–1618)
- Younger brother – Gu Sa-min (구사민; 具愚閔; 1542–1593)
Wives and their issue:
- Internal Princess Consort Seowon of the Cheongju Han clan (서원부부인 청주 한씨; 1532–1544) – No issue.
- Internal Princess Consort Pyeongsan of the Pyeongsan Shin clan (평산부부인 평산 신씨; 1538–1622)
- Son – Gu Seong (구성; 具宬; 1558–1618)
- Son – Gu Hoeng (구횡; 1562–1636)
- Daughter – Lady Gu (구씨; 具氏; 1563–1620)
- Daughter – Lady Gu (구씨; 具氏; 1564–?)
- Son – Gu Yong (구용; 具容; 1569–1601)
- Son – Gu Gwing (구굉; 具宖; 1577–1562)
- Daughter – Queen Inheon of the Neungseong Gu clan (인헌왕후 구씨; 23 May 1578 – 10 February 1626)
- Son-in-law – Wonjong of Joseon (조선 원종; 2 August 1580 – 2 February 1620)
- Daughter – Lady Gu (구씨; 具氏; 1589–1615), Ryu Chung-geol's first wife
Notes
edit- ^ She was the great-great-granddaughter of Grand Prince Hyoryeong through his third son, Yi Gab.
References
edit- ^ 인조 대왕 행장(行狀). Joseon Wangjo Sillok (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ 비변사 당상을 인견하고 군량 수송, 명군의 진격, 호남의 방어 등을 논의하다. Joseon Wangjo Sillok (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ 왜적을 잡을 때 중국인을 죽인 것을 살피게 하고 천거의 무방함을 말하다. Joseon Wangjo Sillok (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Lee Shik (1996). 국역택당집, Vol. 7 (in Korean). University of California: National Culture Promotion Association. p. 187. ISBN 9788979774139.
- ^ 리조 실록: 선조 [Rijo Sillok: Seonjo] (in Korean). University of Michigan: Social Sciences Publishing House. 1975. pp. 241, 318.
- ^ 새 능의 터 내에 있는 종친과 신하들의 무덤은 예우하여 옮겨가게 하다. Joseon Wangjo Sillok (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ 구사맹(具思孟). Naver Blog (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ 따뜻한 성품에 비단옷 걸치지 않은 왕의 어머니. Mudeung Ilbo - Sarangbang (in Korean). 1 December 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ 장릉章陵(추존 원종과 인헌왕후). Joseon Royal Tombs (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Shin Byung-joo (2020). 왕비로 산다는 것 [Living as a Queen Consort] (in Korean). Maekyung Publishing. ISBN 9791164841776.
External links
edit- Gu Sa-maeng on the Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean).
- Gu Sa-maeng on Doosan Encyclopedia (in Korean).