Hwasun O clan
Korean clan from South Jeolla Province
| Hwasun O clan | |
|---|---|
| Country | Korea |
| Current region | Hwasun County |
| Founder | O Won (Hanja: 吳元) |
Hwasun O clan (Korean: 화순 오씨; Hanja: 和順 吳氏) was one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Hwasun County, South Jeolla Province. According to the research in 2000, the number of Hwasun O clan was 3032. Their founder was O Won (Hanja: 吳元). O Won (Hanja: 吳元) was a 3rd son of O Hyeon pil [ja] who was a founder of Boseong O clan. O Hyeon pil [ja] came over from China to Silla during Jijeung of Silla’s reign in Silla dynasty.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Academy of Korean Studies 화순오씨 和順吳氏. Academy of Korean Studies.
External links
- Doosan Encyclopedia 외래귀화성씨 外來歸化姓氏. Doosan Encyclopedia.
