
Profession: First President of South Korea
Nationality:
South Korean
Why Famous: South Korea’s first president in 1948. He was regarded as anti-Communist who led his country through the Korean War.
Born: March 26, 1875
Birthplace: Haeju, North Korea
Star Sign: Aries
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Married Life
- 1934-10-08 South Korean President Syngman Rhee (59) weds Francesca Donner (34)
Historical Events
- 1948-07-20 Syngman Rhee elected the 1st President of South Korea
- 1950-11-18 South Korean President Syngman Rhee forced to end mass executions
- 1960-04-27 South Korean President Syngman Rhee resigns after 12 years in power