Xun Yu

Xun Yu
荀彧
A Qing dynasty illustration of Xun Yu (1734)
Prefect of the Masters of Writing (尚書令)
(acting)
In office
196 (196)  212 (212)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
ChancellorCao Cao
Succeeded byHua Xin
Personal details
Born163
Xuchang, Henan
Diedbetween November 212 and February 213 (aged 49)
Shou County, Anhui
Children
Parent
  • Xun Gun (father)
OccupationMilitary official, politician
Courtesy nameWenruo (文若)
Posthumous nameMarquis Jing (敬侯)
PeerageMarquis of Wansui Village
(萬歲亭侯)

Xun Yu (163–212), courtesy name Wenruo, was a Chinese military official and politician who served as an adviser to the warlord Cao Cao during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China.