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]
Imperial Consort | Emperor | Sons | Daughters |
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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 |
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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 |