Kim Jwa-geun

Kim Jwa-geun (Korean: 김좌근; Hanja: 金左根; 1797 – 5 June 1869) was a Korean political figure from the Andong Kim clan, who held a number of high-ranking government positions in the late Joseon period, including Chief State Councillor at King Cheoljong's court. He was the younger brother of Queen Sunwon.

Kim Jwa-geun
김좌근
Chief State Councillor
In office
20 October 1863  23 May 1864
Preceded byJeong Won-yong
Succeeded byCho Doo-sun
In office
3 April 1853  14 February 1859
Preceded byKim Heung-geun
Succeeded byJeong Won-yong
Right State Councillor
In office
13 June 1852  3 April 1853
Preceded byYi Heon-gu
Succeeded byCho Doo-sun
Personal details
Born1797
Died5 June 1869(1869-06-05) (aged 71–72)
Parents
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