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. 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

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(楊敞), who served as Prime Minister during the

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. The Hongnong Yang clan tomb in Shaoguan County,

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, has been used for several generations since Yang Zhen. According to the

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, Yang Jian the founding emperor of

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, was born in Hongnong Yang's family and was a descendant of Yang Zhen.

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

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. He became a Consulatant and joined the group of scholars who were ordered to prepare a fourth installment of the Record of Han. * Yang Xiu (楊修) – He was the son of Yang Biao (楊彪) and an official and adviser serving under the warlord

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.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

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during the end of

. He lived and taught in seclusion. * Yang Zhen (楊震) – He was the son of Yang Bao; He was an official of the

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. * Yang Fu – He was a grandson of Yang Zhen and was known for his good personal qualities. * Yang Fu – He was a grandson of Yang Zhen. He was appointed as a gentlemen cadet and become the commander of the guards.''A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD)''.pp.950 * Yang Su (楊素) – He was a military strategist during the

. 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

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the mayor of Jingzhao Municipality.

Females

Imperial Consorts

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* 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 * {{Cite book, last=, title=Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol. 3 & 4): A Reference Guide, Part Three & Four, publisher=Brill, year=2014, isbn=978-9004271852, pages=1847 Chinese clans