Empress Mao Emperor Ming of Wei's first Empress who was forced to commit suicide after asking the Emperor about his secret party
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Empress Mao – Emperor Ming of Wei’s first Empress who was forced to commit suicide after asking the Emperor about his secret party

Empress Mao was the first Empress of Emperor Ming of the Wei Dynasty. She was of humble origins.[1] She was originally Emperor Ming’s favourite consort.[2] He elevated her to the Empress position.[3] Once she was Empress, Emperor Ming grew tired of her and forced her to commit suicide.[4] In circa 210 C.E., Empress Mao was born [read more]