Yi Byeok

Yi Byeok (李檗, 1754-1785) was a scholar of Korea’s later Joseon period who, in 1784, played a leading role in the foundation of Korea’s first Roman Catholic community. It is reported in one source that his original name was Yi Taek-jo.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Deok-jo (德操) Gwang-am (曠庵)
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1754
Birth place
Korea
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1786
Place of death
Korea

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