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Jang-geum

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Korean physician

DoctorsLived 1500 to 1600 · aged 100
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Janggeum was reputedly the first female royal physician in Korean history. She was mentioned 10 times in the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. It is known that Jungjong of Joseon was pleased with Janggeum's medical knowledge and trusted her with taking care of the royal family.

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Janggeum was reputedly the first female royal physician in Korean history. She was mentioned 10 times in the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. It is known that Jungjong of Joseon was pleased with Janggeum's medical knowledge and trusted her with taking care of the royal family. She was granted the use of Dae (Korean: 대; Hanja: 大; RR: Dae; MR: Tae) before her first name.

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Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1500 to 1600 · aged 100
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21 languages

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