Kang Ho-gyeong () was the first and oldest ancestor of
Taejo who established
Goryeo dynasty
Goryeo (; ) was a Korean state founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korea, Korean Peninsula until the establishment of Joseon in 1392. Goryeo achieved what has b ...
. His name can be found in Korean historical literature such as ''
Goryeosa
''Goryeosa'' (), or ''History of Goryeo'', is an extensive historical record of the Goryeo dynasty, compiled by the officials of Goryeo's successor state, Joseon. Its compilation started during the reign of Taejo of Joseon, Taejo (the founding ...
'' and ''
Pyeonnyeon-Tong-Rok'' (
:ko:편년통록). He is the founder of the
Sinchon Kang Clan. While he is known to be the clan's founder, some regard the clan's semi-founder to be Kang Ji-yeon, the descendant of Kang Ho-gyeong, to be more of the clan's official progenitor.
Family
*Wife: Unnamed lady ()
**Son:
Gang Chung ()
***Daughter-in-law: Lady Gu ()
****Grandson: Yi Je-geon ()
****Grandson:
Gang Bo-yuk
Kang Bo-yuk () was a great-grandfather of the first King of Goryeo, Taejo of Goryeo. In 919, he was posthumously honoured as King Wondeok.
Family
*Grandfather: Gang Ho-gyeong
*Father: Gang Chung
*Daughter: Kang Chin-ŭi
See also
* Fo ...
()
****Grandson: Gang Bo-jeon ()
References
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Korean generals
Goguryeo people
Ho-gyeong