In this Korean name, the family name is Choe.

Choe Hang (1409–1474) was a prominent civil minister (called munsin) and scholar who came from the Saknyeong Choe clan during the Joseon period.

In 1434, the 16th year of Sejong the Great's reign, as he passed gwageo or civil minister exam, with the highest point, he was appointed as the title of Buchucan (副修撰) at Hall of Worthies (Jiphyeonjeon). He participated in helping the king create hangul, Korean alphabet. He also devoted to compiling Dongguk Tonggam and Gyeongguk daejeon (Code of Law).[1]

Family

  • Father: Choe Sa-yu (최사유; 崔士柔)
  • Mother: Lady, of the Haeju Oh clan (증 정경부인 해주 오씨; 贈 貞敬夫人 海州 吳氏)
  • Wife: Lady, of the Dalseong Seo clan (정경부인 달성 서씨; 貞敬夫人 達城 徐氏)
    • 1st son: Choe Yeong-rin (최영린; 崔永潾)
    • 2nd son: Choe Yeong-ho (최영호, 崔永灝; 1457–1481)

See also

References

  1. ^ 최항 崔恒 a(1409 ~ 1474)[permanent dead link] (in Korean) Doosan Encyclopedia.