Kim Ŭn-bu explained

Hangul:김은부
Rr:Gim Eunbu
Mr:Kim Ŭnbu

Kim Ŭn-bu (; 968 – June 11, 1017) was a Korean official who served the Goryeo dynasty and was a powerful in-law of King Hyeonjong. As the patriarch of the Ansan Kim clan, Kim forged familiar relationships with the ruling House of Wang as well as the Gyeongwon Yi clan.

Biography

Kim Un-bu was from Ansan, and was the son of Kim Kŭng-pil. Kim was married to Lady Yi, the daughter of Yi Hŏ-gyŏm, the progenitor of the Gyeongwon Yi clan. Kim served as the military governor of Gongju. In 1011, while King Hyeonjong was fleeing the Khitan invaders, he visited Gongju and was courteously received by Kim. In return for the favour, the king took Kim's three daughters as his consorts, making Kim an influential and powerful royal in-law. In 1015, he was promoted to jijung chusa . The year after, he was promoted to the Minister of Revenue . On June 11, 1017 he passed away.[1] [2] [3]

In popular culture

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 김은부(金殷傅) . . 27 August 2023 . ko.
  2. Web site: 김은부 . . 27 August 2023 . ko.
  3. Web site: 중추사 호부상서 김은부가 죽다 . 고려시대 . ko.
  4. Web site: ko:등장인물. Characters. https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/korea_khitan/pc/detail.html?smenu=e126f2. Korean Broadcasting System. ko. November 8, 2023. November 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231107163220/https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/korea_khitan/pc/detail.html?smenu=e126f2. live.