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]
Empress Zhenyi as portrayed by Wan Qian in the 2017 Chinese television series, Glory of the Tang Dynasty
China

Empress Zhenyi – Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty’s greatest love

Empress Zhenyi was the second empress of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty. She was originally his imperial consort.[1] Emperor Daizong did not appoint an empress.[2] Therefore, Empress Zhenyi was posthumously made his empress.[3] She was Emperor Daizong’s greatest love.[4] The birthdate of Empress Zhenyi is unknown.[5] Her personal name is unknown.[6] She was from the Jingzhao Dugu clan.[7] Her clan’s [read more]
Imperial Consort Cui's as portrayed by Tang Jingmei in the 2017 Chinese television series, The Glory of Tang Dynasty.
China

Imperial Consort Cui – Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty’s first wife whom he neglected

Imperial Consort Cui was Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty’s imperial consort. She was the niece of the famous Yang Guifei.[1] She was also Emperor Daizong’s primary wife.[2] When Yang Guifei was forced to commit suicide, Emperor Daizong neglected her.[3] She died abandoned and alone.[4] The birthdate of Imperial Consort Cui is unknown.[5] Her personal name is unknown. [read more]