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Jang-geum

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Gender Male
Born Joseon
DiedJoseon
Other nameDae Jang Geum (Great Jang Geum)
Known for female
Jungjong of Joseon
Job Physician
Awards Baeksang Arts Award for Most Popular Female in Television
Baeksang Arts Award for Best TV Director
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Jang-geum Life story


Jang-geum was reputedly the first female Royal Physician in Korean history. She was mentioned 10 times in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. It is known that King Jungjong was pleased with Jang-geum's medical knowledge and trusted her with taking care of the royal family.

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