Kang Kam-ch'an
Korean general (948–1031) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Korean name, the family name is Kang.
Kang Kam-ch'an (Korean: 강감찬; Hanja: 姜邯贊; 22 December 948 – 9 September 1031[lower-alpha 1]) was a medieval Korean government official and military commander during the early days of Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392). Even though he was a career scholar and government official, he is best known for his military victories during the Third Goryeo-Khitan War. Kang came from the Jinju Kang clan.
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Kang Kam-ch'an | |
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Native name | 강감찬 |
Born | 22 December 948 Geumju, Goryeo (present-day Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea) |
Died | 9 September 1031 (aged 82) |
Battles/wars | Goryeo–Khitan War |
Children | Kang Haeng-gyŏng |
Relations | Kang Kung-jin (father) |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 강감찬 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gang Gam(-)chan |
McCune–Reischauer | Kang Kamch'an |
Childhood name | |
Hangul | 은천 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Euncheon |
McCune–Reischauer | Ŭnch'on |
Posthumous name | |
Hangul | 인헌 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Inheon |
McCune–Reischauer | Inhŏn |
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