Jang Yeong-sil
Korean inventor (1390–1442) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the television series based on the person, see Jang Yeong-sil (TV series).
In this Korean name, the family name is Jang.
Jang Yeong-sil (Korean: 장영실; Hanja: 蔣英實; Korean pronunciation: [t͡ɕɐŋ jʌŋɕiɭ]; 1390 – after 1442) was a Korean mechanical engineer, scientist, and inventor during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). Although Jang was born a peasant, King Sejong allowed Jang to work at the royal palace. Jang's inventions, such as the Cheugugi (the rain gauge) and the water gauge, highlight the technological advancements of the Joseon Dynasty.
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Hangul | 장영실 |
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Revised Romanization | Jang Yeongsil |
McCune–Reischauer | Chang Yŏngsil |
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