Gwon Yul (Korean: 권율; Hanja: 權慄; December 28, 1537 - July 6, 1599) was a Korean Army General and the Commander-in-chief (도원수; 導元帥) of the Joseon Dynasty, who successfully led the Korean forces against Japan during the Japanese invasions of Korea (임진왜란). He is best known for the Battle of Haengju (행주대첩; 幸州大捷) where he defeated an attacking force of about 30,000 Japanese with 2,800 troops.
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28 December 1537
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Died |
6 July 1599 (aged 61)
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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