Sohn Won-yil, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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South Korean admiral
Date of Birth: 05-May-1909
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Date of Death: 15-Feb-1980
Profession: diplomat
Nationality: South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Sohn Won-yil
- Sohn Won-yil (May 5, 1909, Nampo – February 15, 1980) was a South Korean naval vice admiral best known for being the first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the Republic of Korea Navy.
- As one of the founding members of the Republic of Korea Navy, Sohn is generally regarded as the founder of the South Korean navy.
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