Fan clan


Founded by Fàn Wu Zi, the Fàn Clan established itself as one of the six most powerful clans within the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China.
The line of descent is as given in the table below:
Personal namePosthumous namePeriod of Reign
Shi Hui Fàn Wu Zi 593 BC-?
Shi Xie Fàn Wen Zi ?-575 BC
Shi Gai Fàn Xuan Zi 574 BC-547 BC
Shi Yang Fàn Xian Zi 546 BC-?
Shi Jishe or Fàn Jiyi Fàn Zhao Zi ?-490 BC