Deoksu Jang clan
The Deoksu Jang clan (Korean: 덕수 장씨; Hanja: 德水 張氏) is one of the bon-gwan or Korean clans from Kaepung County, North Hwanghae Province.The clan was founded by Jang Sun Ryong, an Arab-Uiguric Muslim civil servant who served in the Goryeo court.
| Deoksu Jang clan 덕수 장씨 | |
|---|---|
| Country | Korea |
| Current region | Kaepung County |
| Founder | Jang Sun ryong |
| Connected members | Queen Inseon |
According to the research held in 2015, the clan has 24,185 members.
Origin
Jang Sun Ryong entered Goryeo as a fatherly master of Princess Jeguk, daughter of Kublai Khan, who was married off to Chungnyeol of Goryeo.[1][2]
See also
References
- Academy of Korean Studies 장순룡 張舜龍. Academy of Korean Studies.
- 伊藤英人. 朝鮮半島における言語接触. 東京外国語大学語学研究所論集、第18号.p72
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