Kang Chiyŏn
13th-century Korean person
Kang Chiyŏn (Korean: 강지연; Hanja: 康之淵) was a Goryeo civil official. He hailed from the Sinchon Kang clan.
Biography
When Mongol invasion of Korea happened and Goryeo military regime relocated capital to Ganghwado, Kang Chiyŏn was a senior vassal. After relocation of capital, he also held important posts of politics.
Family line
According to Korean history book like Goryeosa and Pyeonnyeon-Tong-Long, Kang Chiyŏn is 12 generation descent of Gang Chung and 14 generation descent of Gang Ho-gyeong who is the oldest ancestor of Taejo of Goryeo. Kang Yun-sŏng who passed the civil service examination in the time of King Chunghye is 6th generation descendant of Kang Chiyŏn.
References
Sources
김성회의 뿌리를 찾아서. Segye Ilbo. 2013-04-02.
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