Yang clan of Hongnong
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][circular reference]
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 the Sui dynasty, was born in Hongnong Yang's family and was a descendant of Yang Zhen.[3]
Notable people
[edit]Males
[edit]- 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. From March to c.August 173, Yang Ci was appointed as Excellency of the Works and from c.January 177 to 4 February 178, he became Excellency of the Masses[5].
- Yang Bao (楊寶) – He was a scholar of Classic of History during the end of the Western Han dynasty. He lived and taught in seclusion.[6]
- Yang Zhen (楊震) – He was the son of Yang Bao; He was an official of the Eastern Han dynasty.
- Yang Fu (楊敷) – He was a grandson of Yang Zhen and was known for his good personal qualities.[7]
- Yang Fu (楊馥)– He was a grandson of Yang Zhen. He was appointed as a gentlemen cadet and become the commander of the guards.[8]
- 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
[edit]Imperial Consorts
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ zh:氏族志
- ^ Zhi Dao, From Xia Dynasty to Qing Dynasty: An Overview of the History of Chinese Dynasties
- ^ 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。
- ^ Rafe de Crespigny (2006). A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD). Brill. pp. 944–945. ISBN 9047411846.
- ^ According to Emperor Ling's biography in Book of the Later Han, Yang Ci was made Sikong on the ren'wu day of the 2nd month of the 2nd year of the Xiping era (4 Mar 173 in the Julian calendar), and relieved of the position in the 7th month of that year (28 Jul to 25 Aug). He was then made Situ on the bing'xu day of the 11th month of the 5th year of the Xi'ping era (likely an error as there was no bingxu day in that month; the month corresponds to 19 Dec 176 to 17 Jan 177 in the Julian calendar) and relieved of the position on the geng'chen day of the 12th month of the 6th year of the same era (4 Feb 178).([熹平二年]二月壬午，大赦天下。以光禄勋杨赐为司空...秋七月，司空杨赐免，...[熹平五年]十一月丙戌，光禄大夫杨赐为司徒。...[熹平六年十二月]庚辰，司徒杨赐免。) Houhanshu, vol.08
- ^ Rafe de Crespigny (2006). A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD). BRILL. p. 944. ISBN 9047411846.
- ^ Rafe de Crespigny (2006). A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD). English: Brill. p. 950. ISBN 9047411846.
- ^ A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD).pp.950
Sources
[edit]- 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.