List of Goryeo people

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This is a list of notable people from the Goryeo dynasty, a period in Korean history lasting from 936 to 1394.

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Rulers and royalty

For a chronological list of rulers, see List of Korean monarchs

Choe Mu-seon, scientist and military commander.
Choe Yeong, rival to Yi Seonggye in the waning days of Goryeo.
Choe Chungheon, military dictator.
Gang Gam-chan, remembered for his victories in the Third Goryeo-Khitan War.
Sin Sung-gyeom, who died saving the life of Taejo.
Hong Bok-won, a Goryeo commander who later served as an administrator of the Mongol Empire.
Yi Seonggye, who overthrew Goryeo in the late 14th century and established the Joseon Dynasty.