Kang Cho
Goryeo scholar-official (964–1010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kang Cho (Korean: 강조; Hanja: 康兆, 964 – January 1, 1011[lower-alpha 1]) was a Goryeo official, who served under King Mokjong of Goryeo and King Hyeonjong of Goryeo. He was the military inspector of Seobukmyeon, the northwest frontier territory on Goryeo's border with the Liao dynasty. He seized power and overthrew Mokjong and installed Hyeonjong as king in his place. When the Liao invaded Goryeo, he was defeated in battle, captured, and then killed.
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In this Korean name, the family name is Kang.
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Kang Cho | |
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Born | 964 Sinchon, Seohae-do Goryeo |
Died | January 1, 1011 (aged about 47) Liaoyang, Liao dynasty |
Years of service | Goryeo Army (?–1010) |
Battles/wars | Goryeo-Khitan War |
Children | Lady Kang (daughter) |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 강조 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gang Jo |
McCune–Reischauer | Kang Cho |
Childhood name | |
Hangul | 진형 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Jinhyeong |
McCune–Reischauer | Chinhyŏng |
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