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Korean inventor (1390–1442)

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:[t͡ɕɐŋjʌŋɕiɭ]; ?

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– after 1442) was a Korean mechanical engineer, scientist, and inventor during the Joseon dynasty. He was born to a mother who was a government-registered courtesan (관기; 官妓) and a father of Yuan dynasty descent.^[1] Although Jang was born a nobi, King Sejong gave him a court-technician position in the royal court.

Jang's inventions, such as the Cheugugi (the rain gauge) and the water gauge, highlight the technological advancements of the Joseon dynasty.

Early years

Jang Yeong-sil's precise date of birth is unknown and only recorded in the genealogy of the Jang family^[2][3] and his ancestry in the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty.^[4] Accordi Jang Young-sils sundial (Korean Edition) Hardcover - amazon.com KOQY