Empress Guo Shengtong was the first Empress of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She was Empress for fifteen years and bore him six children. Yet, she was deposed for political reasons.[1] However, historians consider her to be very lucky.[2] After her deposition, Empress Guo Shengtong enjoyed a comfortable life.[3] Even though she would no longer [read more]
Empress Dou Miao was the third Empress of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Emperor Huan disliked her and neglected her.[1] When Emperor Huan died, she became Empress Dowager. Empress Dowager Dou Miao has often been criticised for being an indecisive Regent.[2] It is because of her indecisiveness that she ends up having a [read more]
Empress Deng Mengnu was the second Empress of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She was the only Empress in China to have three surnames.[1] Empress Deng Mengnu was mostly known for her jealousy of other imperial concubines.[2] It was because of her jealousy and the fact that she was childless that caused her deposition [read more]
Empress Liang Nuying was the first Empress of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She was the younger sister of Empress Dowager Liang Na. Therefore, she had a strong family background. Yet, her ruthless actions and her family’s desire for power caused her to lose Emperor Huan’s favour.[1] Even though her family helped her [read more]
Empress Dowager Liang Na was the Empress of Emperor Shun of the Eastern Han Dynasty. When Emperor Shun died, Liang Na became the Empress Dowager and Regent. Empress Dowager Liang Na’s regency often suffered many difficulties.[1] She was a capable ruler who installed order throughout her empire.[2] Empress Dowager Liang Na has often been praised for [read more]
Empress Fu was one of China’s most miserable Empresses. She was the wife of Emperor Ai of the Western Han Dynasty. She was Empress of China for six years. However, Emperor Ai did not favour her because he preferred men.[1] This led Empress Fu to a miserable and tragic end. Empress Fu was the daughter of [read more]
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