Princess Luyuan (also known as Princess Yuan of Lu) was the first Princess of the Han Dynasty.[1] She was the only daughter of Emperor Gaozu and Empress Dowager Lu Zhi of the Western Han Dynasty. She was the full-blooded sister of Emperor Hui and half-sibling of Emperor Wen. She was also the mother of Empress [read more]
Grand Princess Liu Yuan was the sister of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She was posthumously made the Grand Princess of Xinyue.[1] During a war against Emperor Wang Mang of the Xin Dynasty, Grand Princess Liu Yuan and her three daughters were in danger of being killed by her enemies. Grand Princess Liu [read more]
Grand Princess Liu Piao was the daughter of Emperor Wen and Empress Dowager Dou Yifang of the Western Han Dynasty. She was also the mother of the deposed Empress Chen Jiao. However, she wielded immense power and influence in the Western Han Dynasty.[1] She helped Emperor Wu ascend to the Western Han throne. Yet, she also enjoyed [read more]
August Empress Dowager Fu was originally an imperial concubine to Emperor Yuan of the Western Han Dynasty. She was also Emperor Yuan’s favourite.[1] She was also the grandmother of Emperor Ai of the Western Han Dynasty. August Empress Dowager Fu was influential in making her grandson the Emperor.[2] Because of her influence, she was given [read more]
Princess Dowager Feng Yuan was originally Emperor Yuan of the Western Han Dynasty’s favourite imperial consort. [1] She was the grandmother of Emperor Ping of the Western Han Dynasty. She was known for her bravery by protecting Emperor Yuan from a bear.[2] After Emperor Yuan’s death, she was given the title of Princess Dowager of Zhongshan.[3] [read more]
Princess Hua Rong is most famous for her poem “Dancing Song.”[1] However, her husband, Prince Liu Dan, was ambitious and power-hungry.[2] He would make several unsuccessful attempts to become Emperor of China. Because of her husband’s grand ambitions, Princess Hua Rong met a tragic end. In circa 116 B.C.E., Princess Hua Rong was born.[3] Her origins are unknown.[4] [read more]
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