Dong Zhuo - Family

Family

  • Father: Dong Junya (died 181)
  • Mother: Lady Dong (102-192), titled Lady of Chiyang, executed
  • Younger brother: Dong Min (died 192) - After Dong Zhuo backed Emperor Xian, Dong Min was appointed to the rank of Left General. After Lü Bu killed Dong Zhuo, Dong Min was labeled an accomplice and executed, and his head was put on public display
  • Nephew: Dong Huang (died 192) - born in Lintao County, Gansu, fathered by Dong Zhuó (董擢, note different character than his own) elder brother of Dong Zhuo, executed
  • Sons: Dong Zhuo had some infant sons who were enfeoffed and later presumably executed, and at least one son of his was born 171 but died earlier than 190
    • Granddaughter: Dong Bai (董白), titled Lady of Weiyang, executed
  • Daughter: married Niu Fu
  • Foster Son: Lü Bu

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