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Consort Ji (Xianfeng)
Consort Ji (; 1846 – 12 November 1905), of the Han Chinese Plain Yellow Banner Wang clan, was a consort of the Xianfeng Emperor. Life Family background Consort Ji was a member of Han Chinese Plain Yellow Banner Wang clan. Father: Qingyuan (), served as a guard in imperial gardens department. Mother: Lady Wu (伍氏) One brother:Wenyuan (文元) Daoguang era Consort Ji was born in 1846. Her father and grandfather died, leaving her together with mother, lady Wu, who received only one tael monthly. Xianfeng era In 1858, Lady Wang entered the Forbidden City, and was given the title of "Noble Lady Ji" (吉贵人; "ji" meaning "auspicious"). She lived under the supervision of Empress Dowager Ci'an, Empress Xiaozhenxian in Zhongcui palace. Lady Wang joined a clique called "Four spring ladies" () together with Consort Lu (Xianfeng), Noble Lady Lu, Consort Xi, Noble Lady Xi and Consort Qing (Xianfeng), Noble Lady Qing. According to the "Early years of Cixi" lady Wang and C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City () is the Chinese Empire, imperial Chinese palace, palace complex in the center of the Imperial City, Beijing, Imperial City in Beijing, China. It was the residence of 24 Ming dynasty, Ming and Qing dynasty, Qing dynasty List of Chinese monarchs, Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace is now administered by the Palace Museum. As a World Heritage Site, UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. The Forbidden City is arguably the most famous Chinese palace, palace in all of History of China, Chinese history, and is the largest preserved Palace, royal palace complex still standing in the world. The Forbidden City was constructed from 1406 to 1420, and was the imperial palace and winter residence of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty (since the Yongle Emperor) to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924. The Forbidden City served as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
