The Tomb of Princess Jeongseon is the burial area of the Andong Gwon clan. It is located at the north side of Guro Girls' Information Industry High School in Gung-dong, Guro, Seoul.
| Tomb of Princess Jeongseon | |
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| Location | Guro and Seoul, South Korea |
| Built | Joseon Dynasty |
| Tomb of Princess Jeongseon | |
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| Hanja | 貞善翁主墓域 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeongseon ongju myoyeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏngsŏn ongju myoyŏk |
Princess Jeongseon(1594-1614) was the seventh daughter of King Seonjo of Joseon (14th king of Joseon Dynasty). She married Gwon Dae-im and lived in Gung-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul. The region's name was changed 'Gong-dong' because they lived in a large house like a palace.
There are Andong Gwon clan's tombs and memorial hall. It is regarded as valuable research material. Also, there is Gungdong Eco park nearby and it is good for taking a walk. Tomb of Princess Jeongseon and Gung-dong Eco Park is one of the Nine Scenic Views of Guro (구로구경:九老九景).[1] [2]
References edit
- ^ 구로 정선옹주 묘역 일대 역사쉼터 탈바꿈 http://news.donga.com/3/all/20140416/62796694/1#csidx1b7da1c89cfe1c887c58307c85f1e46
- ^ 구로구 “우리 동네에는 어떤 유적지가 있을까?” http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011062012584614644