Hampyeong O clan

Hampyeong O clan
Country Korea
Current region Hampyeong County
Founder O Jam

Hampyeong O clan (Hangul: 함평 오씨; Hanja: 咸平 吳氏) was one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Hampyeong County, South Jeolla Province. According to the research in 2000, the number of Hampyeong O clan was 2845. Their founder was O Jam. O Jam was a 4th son of Oh In yu who was a founder of Haeju Oh clan. Oh In yu came over from China during Seongjong of Goryeo’s reign in Goryeo. O Jam passed Imperial examination during Wonjong of Goryeo’s reign. Then, O Jam successively served as a munha sirang pyeongjangsa (Hangul: 문하시랑평장사; Hanja: 門下侍郞平章事) and appointed as Prince of Hampung (hanja: 咸豊君). After that, O Jam began Hampyeong O clan.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Academy of Korean Studies 함평오씨 咸平吳氏. Academy of Korean Studies.
  • Doosan Encyclopedia 외래귀화성씨 外來歸化姓氏. Doosan Encyclopedia.
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