Zhou Yu - Family

Family

  • Great-great-grandfather: Zhou Rong (周榮), served as Imperial Secretary during the reigns of Emperor Zhang and Emperor He
  • Father: Zhou Yi (周異), served as Prefect of Luoyang
  • Spouse: Xiaoqiao
  • Children:
    • Zhou Xun, eldest son, married Sun Quan's daughter Sun Luban, served as Cavalry Commandant, died at a young age
    • Zhou Yin (周胤), second son, served as Commandant of Xingye, married a woman of the Sun clan, granted title of Marquis of Duxiang, later exiled to Luling Commandery for committing a crime, died of illness
    • Lady Zhou (周氏), personal name unknown, married Sun Quan's eldest son Sun Deng
  • Other relatives:
    • Zhou Jing (周景), elder cousin of Zhou Yi, served as Inspector of Yu Province, Imperial Secretary, and Grand Commandant
    • Zhou Zhong (周忠), Zhou Jing's son, served as Administrator of Danyang and Grand Commandant
    • Zhou Shang (周尚), Zhou Yu's uncle, served as Grand Commandant
    • Zhou Jun (周峻), son of Zhou Yu's elder brother, appointed Lieutenant-General

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