Kim Mun-geun (Hangul: 김문근, Hanja: 金汶根; 25 November 1801 – 6 November 1863), posthumously called Duke Chungsung (충숭공, 忠純公), was a Korean nobleman and politician during the late Joseon Period, who served as chief of Yeongdonnyeong (영돈녕부사) and Chongyung (총융사) and as a training commander (훈련대장). He was also the father of

Queen Cheorin Queen Cheorin (27 April 1837 – 12 June 1878), of the Andong Kim clan, was queen consort of Joseon by marriage to Cheoljong of Joseon, King Cheoljong. She was known as Queen Dowager Myeongsun (명순대비) after the death of her husband and du ...

, primary wife of King Cheoljong. He was one of the famous political figures who came from the

Andong Kim clan {{unreferenced, date=December 2014 The Andong Kim clan (Hangul: 안동 김씨, Hanja: 安東金氏) refers to two Korean clans. They were prominent yangban families during Korea's Joseon Dynasty originating from Andong, North Gyeongsang provinc ...

and was a 7th degree nephew of Kim Jo-sun, Internal Prince Yeongan (김조순 영안부원군); the father of

Queen Sunwon Queen Sunwon (순원왕후; 8 June 1789 – 21 September 1857), of the Andong Kim clan was the queen consort and wife of Sunjo of Joseon. She was known as Queen Dowager Myeonggyeong (명경왕대비) after her husband's death in 1834. She served ...

. When his daughter was chosen as

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, he was honoured as Internal Prince Yeongeun (영은부원군, 永恩府院君). After his son-in-law's death, he was appointed

Chief State Councillor Chief may refer to: Title or rank Military and law enforcement * Chief master sergeant, the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force * Chief of police, the head of a police department * Chief of the boa ...

(의정부 영의정).

Biography

Early life

Kim Mun-geun was born on November 25, 1801 as the son of Kim In-sun (김인순) and his wife, Lady Shin of the Pyeongsan Shin clan (평산 신씨). He was the great-grandson of Kim Seong-haeng (김성행), who was executed for supporting Prince Yeoning during the reign of King Gyeongjong. He was later adopted by Kim Yi-sun (김이순). Kim married Lady Yi of the Yeonan Yi clan (daughter of Yi Yong-su), but she died early, without any issue. She was later honoured as ''Internal Princess Yeonyang'' (연양부부인). For the second time, he married Lady Min of the

Yeoheung Min clan The Yeoheung Min clan () is a Korean clan that traces its origin to Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province. The 2015 Korean Census counted 167,124 members of the Yeoheung Min clan. Origin The Yeoheung Min clan's progenitor was Min Ching-do (민칭도, 閔� ...

(daughter of Min Beon-hyeon). With her, he had one son and one daughter (the future

). In 1848, he was appointed and become a

military A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct ...

officer.

Later life

Kim died on November 6, 1863, one year before his son-in-law's death. His tomb was located in Galhyeon, Gwacheon-gun,

Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Its name, ''Gyeonggi'', means "京 (the capital) and 畿 (the surrounding area)". Thus, ''Gyeonggi-do'' can be translated as "Seoul and the surrounding areas of Seoul". Seoul, the na ...

, but was later moved to Chohyeon-ri 167–1, Daesin-myeon, Yeoju-gun,

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. His tombstone was written by Kim Byeong-guk (김병국), in January 1864.

Family

* Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Kim Saeng-hae (김생해, 金生海) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Kim Geuk-hyo (김극효, 金克孝) (16 September 1542 - 3 February 1618) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandmother ** Lady Jeong of the Dongrae Jeong clan (본관: 동래정씨) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Kim Sang-gwon (김상관, 金尙觀) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Kim Gwang-chan (김광찬, 金光燦) (1597 - 24 February 1668) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandmother ** Lady Kim of the Yeonan Kim clan (본관: 연안 김씨) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Kim Su-hang (김수항, 金壽恒) (1629 - 9 April 1689) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandmother ** Lady Na of the Anjeong Na clan (본관: 안정 나씨) * Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Kim Chang-jib (김창집, 金昌集) (1648 - 2 May 1722) * Great-Great-Great-Grandmother ** Lady Park (박씨) * Great-Great-Grandfather ** Kim Je-gyeom (김제겸, 金濟謙) * Great-Grandfather ** Kim Seong-haeng (김성행, 金省行) * Grandfather ** Kim Yi-jik (김이직, 金履直) * Father ** Kim In-sun (김인순, 金麟淳) *** Adoptive uncle - Kim Yi-sun (김이순, 金頤淳) * Mother ** Stepmother - Lady Yi of the Hansan Yi clan (한산 이씨) ** Stepmother - Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주 이씨) *** Step-grandfather - Yi Gwon-su (이관수) ** Biological mother - Lady Shin of the

Pyeongsan Shin clan The Pyeongsan Sin clan or Pyeongsan Shin clan () is one of the great aristocratic houses which originated from Korea. The clan was key in the foundation of the Goryeo dynasty and gained its power during this time. However, it became less promi ...

(평산 신씨) *** Grandfather - Shin Il-sik (신일식, 申日式) Siblings * Older brother - Kim Jun-geun (김준근, 金浚根) *Older brother - Kim Su-geun (김수근, 金洙根) (1798 - 1854) **Sister-in-law - Lady Jo (조씨); daughter of Jo Jin-Taek (조진택) *** Nephew - Kim Byeong-hak (김병학, 金炳學) (1821 - 1879) **** Niece-in-law - Lady Yun of the Paepyeong Yun clan (파평 윤씨) **** Niece-in-law - Lady Yun of the Paepyeong Yun clan (파평 윤씨) **** Niece-in-law - Lady Yi of the Seongju Yi clan (성주 이씨) ***** Adoptive grandnephew - Kim Seung-gyu (김승규, 金昇圭); son of Kim Byeong-yu (김병유, 金炳儒) *** Nephew - Kim Byeong-guk (김병국, 金炳國) (1825 - 1905) **** Adoptive grandnephew - Kim Jeong-gyu (김정규, 金貞圭); son of Kim Byeong-mun (김병문, 金炳聞) Wives and their issue(s) * Internal Princess Consort Yeonyang of the

Yeonan Yi clan The Yeonan Yi clan () is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan is in Yeonan County, North Korea. According to the census held in 2015, the number of Yeonan Yi clan’s member was 164,036. Their founder was . It is did that around 660, he became ...

(연양부부인 연안 이씨, 延陽府夫人延安金氏) (1799 - 1824) — No issue. * Internal Princess Consort Heungyang of the

(흥양부부인 여흥 민씨, 興陽府夫人驪興閔氏) (? - 1872) ** Daughter - Queen Cheorin of the Andong Kim clan (27 April 1837 - 12 June 1878) (철인왕후 안동 김씨) *** Son-in-law -

Cheoljong of Joseon Cheoljong of Joseon (25 July 1831 – 16 January 1864) was the 25th king of the Joseon, reigning from 1849 to 1864. After Heonjong of Joseon died without male heir in 1849, Queen Sunwon chose Cheoljong, aged 19, to be the next king, as the heir ...

(25 July 1831 - 16 January 1864) (조선 철종왕) **** Grandson - Prince Royal Yi Yong-jun (22 November 1858 - 25 May 1859) (원자 이융준) ** Son - Kim Byeong-pil (김병필, 金炳弼) (1839 - 1870) *** Grandson - Kim Heung-gyu (김흥규, 金興圭) **** Great-Grandson - Kim Yong-jin (김용진, 金容鎭); adopted by Kim Jeong-Gyu (김정규)

Titles and ranks

*November 25, 1801 – 1841: Kim Mun-geun (김문근, 金汶根) *1841 – 1851:

Governor A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...

(현감) *From 1851: Internal Prince Yeongeun (영은부원군, 永恩府院君) *1851 – before November 6, 1863: #Head of ''Yeongdonnyeong'' (영돈녕부사) #Head of ''Chongyungsa'' (총융사) #Training Commander (훈련대장) *From 1863:

(영의정, 領議政)

In popular culture

* Portrayed by

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in the 2020

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''.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Mun-geun 1801 births 1863 deaths Gim clan of Andong