Sin Sun-seong
Imperial Korean captain (1878–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Korean name, the family name is Sin.
Sin Sun-seong was a captain of the Imperial Korean Navy and known as one of the first naval figures of the Korean Empire. He commanded the KIS Yangmu and the KIS Gwangje and continued to command the Guangjae after its decommission in 1905.
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Sin Sun-seong 신순성 | |
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Born | (1878-01-27)January 27, 1878 Hanseong, Gyeonggi, Joseon |
Died | February 7, 1944(1944-02-07) (aged 66) Incheon, Chōsen, Japan |
Allegiance | Korea |
Branch | Imperial Korean Navy |
Years of service | 1897 – 1938 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | KIS Yangmu KIS Gwangje |
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