Empress Erzhu Ying’e was the daughter of the most powerful man in Northern Wei. Her father, Erzhu Rong, helped bring down the Northern Wei dynasty. Empress Erzhu Ying’e was married to three emperors. Empress Erzhu Ying’e’s life was turbulent from the moment she first entered the palace to become a consort to Emperor Xiaoming to [read more]
Empress Yuan remains one of China’s most controversial monarchs. She has often been considered one of the world’s shortest-reigning monarchs in history.[1] At only fifty days old, she ruled as a female empress for only one day.[2] For centuries, she has been overlooked as a ruler by ancient historians simply because she was a girl who [read more]
Empress Dowager Hu has often been blamed for causing the downfall of the Northern Wei dynasty.[1] Empress Dowager Hu was a consort of Emperor Xuanwu. However, he never appointed her as Empress because he already had one.[2] When her son ascended the throne at the age of five, she became Empress Dowager and ruled as regent [read more]
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