Heungyang O clan

Heungyang O clan
Country Korea
Current region Goheung County
Founder O Wan

Heungyang O clan (Hangul: 흥양 오씨; Hanja: 興陽 吳氏) was one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Goheung County, South Jeolla Province. According to the research in 2000, the number of Heungyang O clan was 1984. Their founder was O Wan. O Wan was a 4th descendant of O Yang (hanja: 吳良) who was a second son of O Hyeon-pil. O Hyeon-pil was a founder of Boseong O clan and was a 24th descendant of O Cheom (hanja: 吳瞻). O Cheom (hanja: 吳瞻) came over from China to Silla during Jijeung of Silla’s reign in Silla.[1]

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References

  1. Academy of Korean Studies 흥양오씨 興陽吳氏. Academy of Korean Studies.
  • Doosan Encyclopedia 외래귀화성씨 外來歸化姓氏. Doosan Encyclopedia.
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