Gang Chiyon

Gang Chiyon (Korean: 강지연; Hanja: 康之淵) was a civilian of Goryeo.

Korean name
Hangul
강지연
Hanja
康之淵
Revised RomanizationGang Chiyon
McCune–ReischauerGang Chiyon

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.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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