홍주 홍씨

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The Hongju Hong clan (Korean: 홍주 홍씨; Hanja: 洪州 洪氏) is a Korean family clan with its ancestral seat (bon-gwan) in Hongseong County, South Chungcheong Province, Korea.

Here's a breakdown of key information:

• Origin: The progenitor of the Hongju Hong clan is Hong Gyu (홍규), a noble from Chungcheong Province who assisted Wang Geon, the founder of Goryeo, and was credited with the founding of the country.
• Ancestral Seat: Hongseong County, South Chungcheong Province, Korea.
• Royal Connection: Hong Gyu's daughter became Lady Heungbokwon, a consort of King Taejo of Goryeo. She was the mother of Prince Wang Jik and a princess. This established a close relationship between the Hongju Hong clan and the Goryeo royal family.
• Historical Significance: Because of Hong Gyu and Lady Heungbokwon, Hongju (Hongseong) became a crucial center in the western Chungcheong region.
• Other Hong Clans:Besides the Hongju clan, other Hong clans include Namyang, Pungsan, and Bugye.
• Joseon Dynasty: The Hongju Hong clan produced four individuals who passed the higher civil service examination (munkwa) and seven who passed the military examination (mukwa) during the Joseon Dynasty.