Won Gyun
(1540-1597)
Korean general and admiral during the Joseon Dynasty – Won Gyun was born in Pyeongtaek (City in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea) on February 12th, 1540 and died in Geoje (City in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea) on August 28th, 1597 at the age of 57. Today Won Gyun would be 484 years old.
Age
how old was Won Gyun when he died?
57
Won Gyun died in 1597 at the age of 57.
Biographical data
| Birthday | February 12th, 1540 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Pyeongtaek City in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
| Death Date | August 28th, 1597 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Geoje City in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat 鼠 |
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Birthday
When was Won Gyun born?
Won Gyun was born on February 12th, 1540.
Death
When did Won Gyun die?
Won Gyun died on August 28th, 1597 at the age of 57 in Geoje (City in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea). Today Won Gyun would be 484 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Won Gyun born?
Pyeongtaek (City in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea).
Death place
Where did Won Gyun die?
Geoje (City in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Won Gyun?
Won Gyun was born in the zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Won Gyun have?
Won Gyun was born in 1540 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rat.
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