The Yang clan of Hongnong (弘農楊氏) was a prominent Chinese clan known for producing many high-ranking officials and imperial concubines. Their ancestral home was Hongnong Commadery (農楊郡). It is noted the Yang clan of Hongnong may originate from Yangshe clan (羊舌氏).

The first notable member of this clan was Yang Chang (楊敞), who served as Prime Minister during the Western Han Dynasty.[1]

The Hongnong Yang clan tomb in Shaoguan County, Shaanxi Province, has been used for several generations since Yang Zhen.[2]

According to the Book of Sui, Yang Jian the founding emperor of Sui Dynasty, was born in Hongnong Yang's family and was a descendant of Yang Zhen.[3]

Notable people

Males

  • Yang Chang (楊敞) – He served as Prime Minister during the reign of Emperoe Zhao of Han
  • Yang Biao (楊彪) – He was scholar of the Han Dynasty. He became a consultant and joined the group of scholars who were ordered to prepare a fourth installment of the Record of Han.[4]
  • Yang Xiu (楊修) – He was the son of Yang Biao (楊彪) and an official and adviser serving under the warlord Cao Cao.He also served as Registrar of the Imperial Chancellor(丞相主簿).
  • Yang Ci (禓賜) – He was a tutor to Emperor Ling. He became Minister Steward and Minister of the Household. In 173, Yang ci was appointed as Excellency of the Works and in 176, he became Excellency Masses.
  • Yang Bao (楊寶) – He was a scholar of Classic of History during the end of Western Han Dynasty. He lived and taught in seclusion.[5]
  • Yang Zhen (楊震) – He was the son of Yang Bao; He was an official of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
  • Yang Fu – He was a grandson of Yang Zhen and was known for his good personal qualities.[6]
  • Yang Fu – He was a grandson of Yang Zhen. He was appointed as a gentlemen cadet and become the commander of the guards.[7]
  • Yang Su (楊素) – He was a military strategist during the Sui Dynasty. He held the title of Duke of Chu (楚国公). He was posthumously honoured as Duke Jingwu of Chu (楚景武国公).
  • Yang Yuqing (楊虞卿) – He was a close associate of Emperor Wenzong of Tang the mayor of Jingzhao Municipality.

Females

Imperial Consorts

Imperial Consort Emperor Sons Daughters
Empress Wuyuan Emperor Wu of Jin 1. Sima Gui, Prince Dao of Piling
2. Emperor Xiaohui
3. Sima Jian, Prince Xian of Qin		 1. Princess Pingyang
2. Princess Xinfeng (新豐公主)
3. Princess Yangping
Empress Wudao 1. Sima Hui, Prince Shang of Bohai
Imperial Concubine Yang Emperor Gaozu of Tang 26. Li Yuanxiang, Prince Jiang'an
Princess consort Emperor Taizong of Tang 14. Li Ming, Prince Gong of Cao
Empress Yuanxian Emperor Xuanzong of Tang 3. Emperor Suzong of Tang 8. Princess Qi
Noble Consort Yang Emperor Xuanzong of Tang

and Li Miao
Worthy Consort Yang Emperor Muzong of Tang 8. Li Rong, Prince An
Worthy Consort Yang Emperor Wenzong of Tang
Empress Yang (Alleged) Emperor Ningzong of Song Dynasty 1. Zhao Zeng (prince)
2. Zhao Jiong (prince)
3. Zhao Xun (crown prince) adopted
4. Zhao Hong (crown prince) adopted
5. Zhao Yun (Emperor Lizong) adopted

References

  1. ↑ 氏族志
  2. ↑ Zhi Dao, From Xia Dynasty to Qing Dynasty: An Overview of the History of Chinese Dynasties
  3. ↑ 徵等撰《隋書》卷1〈帝紀〉：「高祖文皇帝姓楊氏，諱堅，弘農郡華陰人也。漢太尉震八代孫鉉，仕燕為北平太守。鉉生元壽，後魏代為武川鎮司馬，子孫因家焉。
  4. ↑ Rafe de Crespigny (2006). A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD). Brill. pp. 944–945. ISBN 9047411846.
  5. ↑ Rafe de Crespigny (2006). A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD). BRILL. p. 944. ISBN 9047411846.
  6. ↑ Rafe de Crespigny (2006). A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD). English: Brill. p. 950. ISBN 9047411846.
  7. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD).pp.950

Sources

  • 隋书·卷三十三·志第二十八》：《杨氏血脉谱》二卷
  • 宋史·卷二百四·志第一百五十七》：杨侃《家谱》一卷
  • Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol. 3 & 4): A Reference Guide, Part Three & Four. Brill. 2014. p. 1847. ISBN 978-9004271852.
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