Wi Jang of Gojoseon
Wi Janghang (Korean: 위장항; Hanja: 衛長降) was a prince of Ugeo(the last king of Wiman Joseon). At that time, Emperor Wu of Han sent warrior to surrender Wiman Joseon and his father Ugeo was killed by an assassin. Even after king’s death, some ministers resisted against Han dynasty. Han dynasty made Wi Janghang who already surrendered to kill those ministers and subdued Wiman Joseon.
| Wi Jang of Gojoseon | |
| Hangul | 위장항 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 衛長降 |
| Revised Romanization | Wi Janghang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wi Janghang |
After surrender, he was appointed to the Marquis of Ji (Hanja:幾侯) by Han dynasty, but in 2 years he was executed for rebellion.
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Korea in 108 BC. Wiman Joseon before destroyed by Han dynasty.
See also
References
- Takeda, Yukio (武田幸男 / Yukio Takeda), 世界の歴史6 [World History 6], Chuokoron-Shinsha (in Japanese)
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