Kim Bo-hyon

Kim Bo-hyon (Korean: 김보현; Hanja: 金輔鉉; 3 October 1871 – 2 September 1955) was a farmer from the South Pyongan province. He was the paternal grandfather of the founder of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Il Sung, the great-grandfather of Kim Jong Il, and great-great-grandfather of the current leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un.

Kim Bo-hyon
Kim Bo-hyon in 1945
Born(1871-10-03)3 October 1871
Mangyongdae, Joseon
Died2 September 1955(1955-09-02) (aged 83)
Pyongyang, North Korea
Burial placeRevolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery
NationalityKorean
SpouseLee Bo-ik
ChildrenKim Hyong-jik
Kim Hyong-rok
Kim Hyong-gwon
Kim Gu-il
Kim Hyong-sil
Kim Hyong-bok
Parents
  • Kim Ung-u (father)
  • Lady Lee (North Korea) (mother)
RelativesKim family
Kim Bo-hyon
Chosŏn'gŭl
김보현
Hancha
Revised RomanizationGim Bohyeon
McCune–ReischauerKim Pohyŏn

He is buried in the Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery in North Korea.

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