Imperial Consort Dong - The famous dancer who became Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty's Imperial Consort
China

Imperial Consort Dong – The famous dancer who became Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty’s Imperial Consort

Imperial Consort Dong was one of the most famous dancers of the Tang Dynasty.[1] She may have danced for three Tang emperors.[2] Because of her talent, Imperial Consort Dong became an imperial consort for Emperor Dezong.[3] She was given the highest posthumous title for a female member of the imperial family.[4] In 772, Imperial Consort Dong was born. [read more]
Portrait of an unnamed imperial consort
China

Empress Shirindari – Temur Khan of Yuan Dynasty’s overlooked first Empress

Empress Shirindari was one of China’s most forgotten empresses.[1] She was the first empress of Temur Khan (also known as Emperor Chengzong of the Yuan Dynasty). She was a granddaughter of the famous Kublai Khan.[2] She was an empress for five years.[3] She died young and childless.[4] The birthdate of Empress Shirindari is unknown.[5] She was a member of [read more]
Imperial Consort Li Ye - Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty's Imperial Consort who became a famous poet
China

Imperial Consort Li Ye – Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty’s Imperial Consort who became a famous poet

Imperial Consort Li Ye was one of the most famous poets of the Tang Dynasty.[1] She was Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty’s imperial consort.[2] She was chosen for her literary talent.[3] However, Imperial Consort Li Ye became a tragic victim of imperial politics.[4] However, Imperial Consort Li Ye’s greatest legacy is her poems.[5] The birthdate of Imperial Consort [read more]