Wang Zhaojun Zhaojun was born in 40. Wang married Khukhenye I of the Huns. Khukhenye was born in 74. His occupation was 3rd King of the 3rd XIONGNU Dynasty. They had one son: Hudurshi Dao-Gao of the Hu...

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Cai Yan 蔡琰 (ca. 178-post 206; alt. ca. 170-ca. 215; alt. death date ca. 249), zi Wenji 文姬 (variant Zhaoji 昭姬). Late Eastern Han writer. Can Yan was the daughter of Cai Yong 蔡邕 (132/133-192). Her nata...

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