About Wen Hui
Born 181. Wen Hui was a Chinese politician.
Wen Hui (178 - 223), courtesy name Manji, was an official who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of China. He held various positions under the Han government, including county/commandery administrative offices, Registrar to the Imperial Chancellor, and Inspector of Yang Province. He served as the Administrator of Wei Commandery under the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. In 223, he was promoted to Inspector of Liang Province and Colonel Who Protects the Qiang, but died en route to assuming his new offices.
Descendants
Wen Hui's descendants include his grandsons Wen Dan (溫澹), who was a commandery governor during the Western Jin era, and Wen Xian (溫羨; died late 307), who was Wen Dan's elder brother and an early Jin prime minister. One of Wen Dan's sons was Wen Jiao, who took part in putting down the rebellions led by Wang Dun and Su Jun respectively during the Eastern Jin era.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wen Hui?
3rd century Chinese official and military commander
When was Wen Hui born?
Wen Hui was born in 181 in Qi County.
What was Wen Hui's occupation?
Wen Hui was a politician.
What nationality was Wen Hui?
Wen Hui was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wen Hui. https://biography.guide/wen-hui/
MLA: "Wen Hui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wen-hui/.
Chicago: "Wen Hui." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wen-hui/.
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