Gang Gam-chan

MedievalGeneralKorea948 — 1031

Goryeo general who defeated the Khitan at the Battle of Kwiju.

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Quick Facts

Born

948

Died

1031

Country

Korea

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)82

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score55.4

Gang Gam-chan — Complete Timeline

1010 AD

Siege of HeunghwajinWar◆ Major

Gang Gam-chan defended the fortress of Heunghwajin against Khitan forces during the Second Goryeo-Khitan War. The siege ended with a Goryeo victory, delaying the Khitan advance.

Goryeo-Khitan WarSiegeDefense

Impact: regionalconstructive

1019 AD

Battle of KwijuWar

Gang Gam-chan commanded Goryeo forces at the Battle of Kwiju against the Khitan Liao dynasty. His army decisively defeated the Khitan invaders, ending the Third Goryeo-Khitan War and securing Goryeo's independence.

Goryeo-Khitan WarBattleVictory

Impact: regionalconstructive