Chang Myun
Chang Myon | |
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Chang Myon (1955) | |
| 4th Vice President of South Korea | |
| In office May 15, 1956 – April 23, 1960 | |
| President | Rhee Syng-man |
| Preceded by | Ham Tae-young |
| Succeeded by | Lee Ki-bung |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1899 Seoul, Korean Empire |
| Died | June 4, 1966 (aged 66) Seoul, South Korea |
| Spouse(s) | Kim Yun-ok |
Chang Myon(Korean: 장면, August 28, 1899 – June 4, 1966) was 2nd, 7th Prime Minister of South Korea, 4th Vice President of South Korea. His nickname was Unsuk (Korean: 운석, hanja:雲石).
He was a special ambassador to the Vatican 1948. In 1949, United States Ambassador to South Korea, May 1950 2nd Prime Minister of South Korea. 1956 to 1960 4th Vice President of South Korea. Seventh Prime Minister in August 1960. On 16 May 1961, he was kicked out, By Park Chung hee's coup d'état.
Life
Chang Myon was born in Incheon in 1899. He was born to a Catholic family. After graduating from high school, he studied in the United States. After returning, he worked as an educator. Dongseong High School teachers, Principal. Geseong Elementary School Principal.
August 15, 1945 Independence, he moved into politics. October 1948 was sent to UN, to represent of South Korea, after, December 1948 Special Ambassador to the Vatican, Ambassador to the United States. Prime Minister of South Korea November 23, 1950 to April 23, 1952.
Related pages
- Rhee Syngman
- Kim Gu
- Yun Posun
- Yun Chi-ho
- Jang Jun-ha
- Park Chung-hee
- Park Soon-Chon
- Shin Ik-hee
- Heo Jeong
References
Other websites
- Unsyk Chang Myon Memorial site Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine
- Chang Myon:National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Archived 2012-12-05 at Archive.today
| Preceded by Ham Tae Young |
3rd Vice President of South Korea 1956-1960 |
Succeeded by Lee ki boong |
| Preceded by Lee Beom-Seok |
2nd Prime Ministers of South Korea 1951-1962 |
Succeeded by Chang Taek-sang |
| Preceded by Heo jeong |
7th Prime Ministers of South Korea 1960-1961 May |
Succeeded by Jang Doyoung |
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