| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 甄逸, Zhēn Yì |
| Nickname | Magistrate of Shangcai (上蔡令) |
| Other name | Chân Dật |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | c. 140s AD |
| Birth Place | Wuji, Zhongshan Commandery (中山无极; Shijiazhuang, Hebei) |
| Died | c. 186 AD |
| Death Reason | Illness / Natural causes |
| FAMILY | |
| Spouse | |
| Children | |
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| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Eastern Han Dynasty |
| Battles | None |
Biography & Historical Record
Zhen Yi (甄逸, Chân Dật; c. 140s–c. 186 AD) was an Eastern Han civil official and patriarch of the eminent Zhen clan of Wuji in Zhongshan Commandery. A descendant of Han prime minister Zhen Han, Zhen Yi served the imperial court with distinction, holding the administrative post of Magistrate of Shangcai (上蔡令) in Runan Commandery.
Married to Lady Zhang of Changshan, Zhen Yi was blessed with three sons and five daughters. His fifth and youngest daughter, Empress Wenzhao (Zhenji / Lady Zhen), became legendary as one of the supreme beauties of Chinese history, first marrying Yuan Xi and later becoming primary consort to Cao Pi (曹丕) and mother of Emperor Ming, Cao Rui (曹叡).
Zhen Yi died early when Zhenji was only three years old. When Cao Rui ascended the imperial throne of Cao Wei, he posthumously honored his grandfather Zhen Yi with the grand titles of Grand Commandant (太尉) and Duke of Anfeng (安丰侯).
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 33: Introduced as the father of Zhenji, Zhen Yi (甄逸) represents the ancient gentry pedigree of Zhongshan that captivated both the Yuan and Cao royal houses.
Zhen Yi (甄逸) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Zhongshan Lineage
Born into the prominent Zhen family of Wuji.
Birth of Zhenji
Fathers his youngest daughter, the future Empress Wenzhao.
Posthumous Duke of Anfeng
Granted imperial ducal honors by grandson Emperor Ming Cao Rui.
See historical sources cited below.
Key Relationships
Family
In Historical Accounts
- Sanguozhi (三国志): Volume 5 (Book of Wei 5, Empress Wenzhao): "Empress Wenzhao was from Wuji in Zhongshan, daughter of Shangcai Magistrate Zhen Yi... Yi passed away when the Empress was three years old."
In History
Summary
- Zhen Yi (甄逸, Chân Dật) was an Eastern Han magistrate and father of Empress Zhenji.
Historical Record
- Sanguozhi Volume 5 (Biographies of Empresses and Consorts).
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