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Wei – The ambitious twice-crowned Empress (Part two)

June 29, 2022 Lauralee Jacks 0

In my last article, I discussed how Empress Wei was powerless when she first became Empress and how Empress Wu Zetian gave her the aspirations to become the next Empress regnant of China. This article will examine how Empress Wei held onto power. One example is how she created her own power base at court. [read more]

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Wei – The ambitious twice-crowned Empress (Part one)

June 28, 2022 Lauralee Jacks 0

Empress Wei was crowned Empress of China twice. She was the wife of Emperor Zhongzong and was the daughter-in-law of Wu Zetian. Empress Wei has been known to be one of the most ruthless empresses in Chinese history. Even historian Song Ruizhi described Empress Wei as “evil” [1] and “hypocritical.” [2] Historians believe that she [read more]

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Wencheng – The Chinese Princess who became Tibet’s beloved Queen

June 27, 2022 Lauralee Jacks 0

Queen Wencheng is one of Tibet’s most beloved queens. She was a Tang Dynasty princess and married King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet as part of a marital alliance. She brought many Chinese customs to Tibet, such as agriculture, architecture, and music. Yet, her greatest contribution was spreading Buddhism throughout Tibet. Thus, Queen Wencheng remains a [read more]

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Empress Xiaohuizhang – The longest-reigning Empress Dowager in Qing history

June 26, 2022 Lauralee Jacks 0

Empress Xiaohuizhang was the second of the four empresses of Emperor Shunzhi. She became Empress at the age of 13. She became Empress Dowager at the age of 21, and she would become the longest-reigning Empress Dowager in Qing history.[1] Yet, her enduring legacy was that she was the object of filial piety to Emperor [read more]

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Empress Xiaoshengxian – The respected mother of a filial son

June 22, 2022 Lauralee Jacks 0

Empress Xiaoshengxian was one of the most respected empresses in Chinese history. She was given many privileges that very few imperial Qing women ever held. She was the mother of Emperor Qianlong. Empress Xiaoshengxian’s relationship with her son was very warm and close. Emperor Qianlong ensured that his mother was provided with honour and comfort. [read more]

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Empress Zhangsun – Emperor Taizong’s fine assistant

June 19, 2022 Lauralee Jacks 0

Empress Zhangsun was the wife of Emperor Taizong of Tang. She has been the role model of a virtuous empress for many centuries. She gave her husband constructive advice that would help him run the nation effectively. Empress Zhangsun was also a prolific writer and poet. She wrote a ten-volume book called The Principles of Women. [read more]

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