Gang Chiyon
Gang Jiyeon or Kang Chiyon (Korean: 강지연; Hanja: 康之淵) was a civilian in the Korean Goryeo dynasty periods. He came from the Sincheon Gang clan.
| Gang Chiyon | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gang Jiyeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kang Chiyŏn |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Chungnyeol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chungnyŏl |
Biography
When Mongol invasion of Korea happened and Goryeo military regime relocate capital to Ganghwado, Gang Chiyon was a senior vassal. After relocation of capital, he also held important posts of politics.[1]
Family line
According to Korean history book like Goryeosa and Pyeonnyeon-Tong-Long, Gang Chiyon is 12 generation descent of Gang Chung and 14 generation descent of Gang Ho-gyeong who is the oldest ancestor of Taejo of Goryeo. Gang Yun-Seong who failed in Imperial examination in the time of Chunghye of Goryeo is 6 generation descent of Gang Chiyon. Also, Gang Yun-Seong's daughter is Queen Sindeok who was the second wife of King Taejo of Joseon.[2]
References
Sources
- 김성회의 뿌리를 찾아서. Segye Ilbo. 2013-04-02. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
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