Jangheung O clan explained

Jangheung O clan
Country:Korea
Region:Jangheung County

Jangheung O clan was one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Jangheung County, South Jeolla Province. According to the research in 2000, the number of Jangheung O clan was 3564. Their founder was . O Cheon-u was a 7th descendant of who was a founder of Boseong O clan. O Hyeon-pil was a 24th descendant of O Cheom who came over from China to Silla during Jijeung of Silla’s reign in Silla dynasty. O Cheon-u passed Imperial examination during Taejong of Joseon’s reign in Joseon dynasty. As a result, O Cheon-u served as Byeongmajeoldosa and was appointed as Prince of Jangheung . Then, O Cheon-u began Jangheung O clan.[1]

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References

  1. Book: Academy of Korean Studies 장흥오씨 長興吳氏. Academy of Korean Studies.

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