On Dal Explained

On Dal
Prince Consort of Goguryeo
Death Date:590
Death Place:Kingdom of Goguryeo
Spouse:Princess Pyeonggang
Spouse-Type:Wife
House:Geumgu On[1]
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:온달
Rr:Ondal
Mr:Ont'al

On Dal (died 590), commonly referred to by Koreans as "On Dal the Brave" (yong-gamhan ondal (용감한 온달)), was a Goguryeo General and the husband of Princess Pyeonggang.

A legend tells that he was unusually tall, his face was handsome, and he had a good heart. His family was poor, so he begged for his mother. Though of middle-class origin, he later married King Pyeongwon of Goguryeo's daughter Princess Pyeonggang and then become a general.[2] He died bravely leading the Goguryeo garrison in 590 at Achasanseong Fortress during a battle against the Silla army.

In popular culture

See also

Notes and References

  1. On Dal was the founder of Geumgu On clan (금구 온씨, 金溝 溫氏).
  2. Web site: 온달(溫達). . 30 May 2020.