Empress Jianming and Empress Erzhu
China

Empress Jianming and Empress Erzhu – The Erzhu sisters who both became Empresses of the Northern Wei Dynasty

Empress Jianming and Empress Erzhu were sisters.[1] They were the daughters of Erzhu Zhao, who was regent and the unofficial ruler of the Northern Wei Dynasty from 530 C.E. to 532 C.E.[2] Empress Jianming was the Empress to Emperor Jianming of the Northern Wei Dynasty.[3] [4]Empress Erzhu was the Empress to Emperor Jiemin of the Northern [read more]

Grand Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun
China

Grand Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun – The Grand Empress Dowager who married the man she was smitten with at first sight

Grand Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun was the posthumous Empress of Emperor Gao Huan. She came from a wealthy family.[1] However, she became smitten at first sight with Goa Huan, who was originally a low-ranking military officer.[2] She married him against the wishes of her parents.[3] Gao Huan would eventually become one of the most powerful men [read more]