Song, Liao, and Jin · Ruler

Empress Dowager 皇太后

Attested AD 983

Passages
2
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Empress Dowager as a royal family member and ruler. This record brings together 2 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Empress Dowager 皇太后
Title empress dowager 皇太后
Title Empress Dowager 太后

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Title only
Sex
Female

Roles

  • Royal Family Member
  • Ruler

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 統和初 · Reign Id: liao-tonghe · Regnal Year: 1 · Western Year: AD 983
    Explicit event contextual date · liaoshi:093:s0107

Career and standing

  • Status: regency · Action: held · Start Date: Source Date: Text: 統和初 · Reign Id: liao-tonghe · Regnal Year: 1 · Western Year: AD 983
    Explicit event contextual date · liaoshi:093:s0107

Works and attributed material

References in the histories

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History of Liao, Chapter 93Volume 93 Biographies 23: Xiao Hui, Xiao Yulu, Xiao Tuyu, Yelu Duozhen · 2 passages