Geng Yan

Who is Geng Yan?

Geng Yan was a Chinese general of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was the son of Geng Kuang, who was the governor of Shanggu Commandery. He initially served Emperor Guangwu of Han as clerk; later, he became one of the Emperor's most important generals. He contributed to the restoration of the later Han Dynasty. Emperor Ming honored Geng among those who had served his father well by painting their portraits on a palace tower; Geng's portrait was placed in the fourth position.