Yangcheon Heo clan
Yangcheon Heo clan (Korean: 양천 허씨; Hanja: 陽川 許氏) was one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Gangseo District, Seoul. According to the 2015 Korean census, the number of Yangcheon Heo clan is 149,505. Their founder was Heo Seon mun. He was the descendant of Heo Hwang-ok, who was a queen of the Satavahana dynasty[1] and empress of Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, a first king of Gaya confederacy. Heo Seon mun was appointed as Gongamchonju (hanja: 孔巖村主) because Heo Seon mun made an achievement when Taejo of Goryeo in Goryeo conquered Gyeon Hwon and offered resources.[2]
| Yangcheon Heo clan | |
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| Country | Korea |
| Current region | Gangseo District, Seoul |
| Founder | Heo Seon mun |
| Connected members | Kim Bo-sung Huh Gak Hur Kyoung-min Heo Gyun Heo Nanseolheon Heo Mok Huh Young-man Hur Jae Heo Jeok Huh Jung-moo Heo Jun |
| Website | http://www.heo.or.kr |
See also
References
- Books, L. L. C. (June 2010). Heo Clans: Gimhae Heo Clan, Yangcheon Heo Clan, Heo Hwang-Ok, Heo Jun, Heo Gyun, Heo Nanseolheon. General Books LLC. ISBN 978-1-158-65805-3.
- Academy of Korean Studies 양천허씨 陽川許氏. Academy of Korean Studies.
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