Remarkable Woman in Ancient China (28)- Empress Dou Miao

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: Moonlake’s thoughts on her: I just thought it interesting that she combines political acumen and jealousy (deemed a dismerit in women back in those days). Of course, it’s not thatContinue reading “Remarkable Woman in Ancient China (28)- Empress Dou Miao”

Remarkable Women in Ancient China (27)- Deng Sui 

Who is She? Notable Life Events Why is She Remarkable? Moonlake’s Thoughts on her:  I’m a little time constrained and didn’t read her long biography in details so I couldn’t see much personality but again, we definitely have a highly capable educated woman in her.  English reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deng_Sui

Remarkable Women in Ancient China (20)- Empress Deng Sui 

Who is she: Notable Life Events: Why is she remarkable: Moonlake’s thoughts on her:  In the Chinese references that I had read through, she seems to be the archetype of a good woman- a very filial grand-daughter (the hair cutting incident) and a woman who knows her place and is not jealous at all (IContinue reading “Remarkable Women in Ancient China (20)- Empress Deng Sui “