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Commander who repelled the French at Jeongjok Fortress in 1866
During the French campaign of 1866 he slipped into Jeongjoksan Fortress in southern Ganghwa and ambushed the attacking French troops. After this defeat the French withdrew, carrying off the Oegyujanggak royal books and other loot. Han Seong-geun also fought the French at Munsusanseong. The looted Oegyujanggak uigwe returned to Korea on loan in 2011.
Citing the persecution of Catholics, a French squadron occupied Ganghwa. Yang Heon-su drove it off at Jeongjok Fortress, and the French withdrew with looted royal archives.
Commander of the French Far East squadron who attacked Ganghwa in 1866
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