Kim Ŭngu
Kim Ŭngu | |
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김응우 | |
North Korean Propaganda image of Kim Ungu during the General Sherman Incident | |
| Born | June 17, 1848 |
| Died | October 4, 1878 (aged 30) |
| Spouse | Lady Yi Poik (North Korea) |
| Children | Kim Pohyŏn |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Kim Ŭiguk, Kim Chongsu, Kim Insŏk |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김응우 |
| Hanja | 金膺禹 |
| RR | Gim Eungu |
| MR | Kim Ŭngu |
Kim Ŭngu (Korean: 김응우; June 17, 1848 – October 4, 1878) was a Mangyongdae farmer who was the great-grandfather of Kim Il Sung and ancestor of the Kim family. In North Korea, he is a national hero.