Fogan

Proper noun

Fogan

1. Synonym of Fu'an.
   • In the Province of Fokien is alſo a great City called Foning, which commands over three Cities, as Foning, Fogan, and Ningte.1669, John Nievhoff, translated by John Ogilby, An Embassy from the Eaſt-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham Emperour of China, London: John Macock, →OCLC, page 16
   • The Manchu Tartars, seizing the opportunity of extending their territory, obtained possession of the whole huge province of Fokien, and as soon as Fogan fell into their hands, persecution began.1932 December, “Blessed Francis de Capillas”, in China, volume XVII, number 11, →OCLC, page 163

   Synonyms:

   Fu'an