Yu Jagwang or Yu Chagwang (Korean: 유자광; Hanja: 柳子光, 1439 – June 1512) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician, soldier and writer. Born as the son of a yangban father and a concubine, he was one of the few secondary sons who served in high government offices during the Joseon dynasty. His courtesy name was Uhu (우후; 于後). His prime political rival was Kim Jong-jik.
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1439
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June 1512 (aged 72)
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