Famous historical and cultural figures in Nanyang include Jiang Shang, Bixi, Fan Li and Qu Yuan. Zhang Heng, Zhang Zhongjing, Yin Lihua, Deng Yu, Du Shi, Ling Sihe, Deng Mengnv, Du Zhou and Zhao Yi in Qin and Han Dynasties. Zhuge Liang, Yan He, Ye Fan, Fan Zhen, Fan Ning, Wu Jinghuai, Fan Yun, Fan Tai, Fan Wei, Fan Jian, Fan Hongzhi, etc.

Nanyang historical and cultural celebrities

Fan Zan, Han Song, Yu Xin, Xu You, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Han Ji, Luwa, Zhang Fu, Wen Pin, Li Yan, Gan Ning, Han Ji, Lai Min, Kyle, Zhao and Liu also appeared in the Three Kingdoms.

There were Cen Can, Cen Wenben, Zhang Xun, Liu Yue, Han Yi, Zhang Jianfeng and Empress Zhang in the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties. Wang Jian, Zhang Bangchang, Zhang Hongfan and Mai Yi in Song and Yuan Dynasties.

Tie Xuan, Ma Dianjia, Wang Hongru, Wang Hongxian, Wu Aheng, Chai Sheng, Li Ren, Peng and Li Bi in Ming and Qing Dynasties.