Oh Dan

Oh Dan (吳端, 1592~1640) was a Joseon civil official. His family seat was Dongbok (同福), his courtesy name was Yeohwak (汝擴), and his pen names were Dongam (東巖) and Baekam (白巖). He was the father-in-law of Prince Inpyeong (麟坪大君), the third son of Injo (仁祖), the 16th king of Joseon, and was posthumously appointed Chief State Councillor (영의정).

Life

In 1618 (10th year of Gwanghaegun's reign), he passed the Saengwonsi and Jinsasi examinations, and in 1623 (1st year of Injo), he became a Jikjang through eumbo (protective appointment).

In 1624 (2nd year of Injo), he passed the Alseong special civil service examination and became Jeonjeok (典籍). After serving as Junior Secretary (좌랑) in the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Works, he served as Jeongjeong (정랑) in the Ministry of War. In 1625 he became Gyori (校理), in 1627 Jeongeon (正言), in 1728 Jipyeong (持平) of the Saheonbu, in 1735 Subchan (修撰), and in 1736 Jangnyeong (掌令) of the Saheonbu, holding these prestigious "pure" posts (清宦).

In 1634, he married his second daughter to Prince Inpyeong (麟坪大君), the third son of Injo. In 1635, when Queen Inryeol (仁烈王后) died, he became Bijeon Dogam Dodeong (殯殿都監都廳) and conducted the funeral rites.

In 1637, after serving as Magistrate of Jeonju, he served as Governor of Chungcheong Province and Governor of Hwanghae Province. As the father-in-law of a prince, he was posthumously appointed Right State Councillor (우의정).¹

Family

• Father: Oh Baengnyeong (吳百齡)
• Mother: Jeju Go clan (濟州高氏), daughter of Go Gyeongnyong (高景龍)
  • Wife: Cheongsong Sim clan (靑松沈氏), daughter of Sim Aek (沈詻)
    • Eldest son: Oh Jeong-il (吳挺一)
    • Second son: Oh Jeong-won (吳挺垣), adopted by Hoeng (竑)
    • Third son: Oh Jeong-wi (吳挺緯), adopted by Jeon (竱)
    • Fourth son: Oh Jeong-byeok (吳挺璧)
    • Fifth son: Oh Jeong-chang (吳挺昌)