Who is she? An Empress in the Eastern Han era, one of the six Empresses who reigned at Court during that era. Notable life events: Born in approximately 149 AD, as the eldest daughter of the general Dou Wu, a descendant of Empress Dou’s brother. Chosen to join the Imperial Harem in 165 AD andContinue reading “Remarkable Woman in Ancient China (28)- Empress Dou Miao”
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Remarkable Women in Ancient China (27)- Deng Sui
Who is She? An Empress of the Eastern Han dynasty One of the few capable female regents with a positive reputation Notable Life Events Born in 81 AD, grand daughter to Deng Yu, a government official who participated the founding of the Eastern Han dynasty Entered the Imperial Palace in 95 AD, received the titleContinue reading “Remarkable Women in Ancient China (27)- Deng Sui “
Remarkable Women in ancient China (25)- Zhao Rao
Who is she? The nanny of Emperor Ling of Eastern Han dynasty, the last second Emperor of the dynasty Notable Life Events The only known fact about her origin is that she was a palace maid but eventually selected to be nanny to Emperor Ling In January of AD 168, the death of Emperor HuanContinue reading “Remarkable Women in ancient China (25)- Zhao Rao”
Remarkable Women in Ancient China (12)- Zhongli Chun (Zhong Wu Yan)
Who is she: One of the Four Greatest Uglies Wife to the Lord of the Kingdom of Qi in the period of the Warring States The actual historical figure’s name is Zhongli Chun but in dramas and movies she more often go by the name of the Zhong Wu Yan Notable Life Events: Still unmarriedContinue reading “Remarkable Women in Ancient China (12)- Zhongli Chun (Zhong Wu Yan)”
