Tao Yuanming
Tao Yuanming's great-grandfather was the eminent Jin dynasty general and governor, Tao Kan (259-334). His grandfather and father also both served as government officials, rising to the level of County Governor. However, the family circumstances into which Tao Yuanming was born were only those of moderate poverty and lack of much political influence. Family circumstances included the death of his father when he was eight years old.