Qiao Xuan

Qiao Xuan
橋玄
Household Counsellor (光祿大夫)
In office
? (?) – 6 June 184 (6 June 184)
MonarchEmperor Ling of Han
Minister over the Masses (司徒)
In office
? (?)–? (?)
MonarchEmperor Ling of Han
Minister of Works (司空)
In office
170 (170)–? (?)
MonarchEmperor Ling of Han
Minister Herald (大鴻臚)
In office
? (?)–? (?)
MonarchEmperor Ling of Han
Minister Steward (少府)
In office
? (?)–? (?)
MonarchEmperor Ling of Han
Intendant of Henan (河南尹)
In office
? (?)–? (?)
MonarchEmperor Ling of Han
Personal details
Born110[a]
Shangqiu, Henan
Died6 June 184 (aged 74)[1]
RelationsQiao Mao (relative)
Children
  • Qiao Yu
  • at least one other son
Parent
  • Qiao Su (father)
OccupationOfficial
Courtesy nameGongzu (公祖)

Qiao Xuan (110 – 6 June 184),[1] courtesy name Gongzu, was an influential official during the Eastern Han dynasty of China.

Born in a scholarly family, he began his career as a local county officer and eventually gained fame for his sense of justice. His career included roles as Left Commandant in Luoyang, Chancellor of the Qi State, and Administrator of various commanderies. Qiao Xuan was known for his sternness, but also for his humility and respect towards others. He had a keen eye for talent and was one of the first to recognize the potential of Cao Cao, a warlord who later rose to power.

Although he is associated with the Qiao sisters in the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," historical records suggest that it is unlikely that he was their father.

  1. ^ a b c (玄以光和六年卒,時年七十五。) Houhanshu vol. 51. However, a tablet Cai Yong wrote for Qiao Xuan stated that Qiao Xuan died on 6 June 184 (jiayin day of the 5th month of the 7th year of the Guang'he era).


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