Song, Liao, and Jin · Empress and Consort

Empress Xiang 向氏

Xiang Shi

Attested AD 1066 - AD 1067

Passages
2
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Empress Xiang as a consort and royal family member. 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 Xiang 向氏 Xiang Shi
Title Empress 皇后 Huanghou
Descriptive kinship Granddaughter of Xiang Minzhong 向敏中孫女
Title Lady / Consort 夫人 Furen
Surname Xiang 向氏 Xiang Shi

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Female

Roles

  • Consort
  • Royal Family Member

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 治平三年三月 · Western Year: AD 1066
    Explicit · songshi:014:s0014
  • Source Date: Text: 治平四年二月 · Western Year: AD 1067
    Explicit · songshi:014:s0030

Family

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  • Descendant of Xiang Minzhong (向敏中)
    Kinship Term: granddaughter / 孫女 · Generation Distance: 2
    Kinship Term: granddaughter / 孫女 · Generation Distance: 2
  • Spouse of Xiang (頊)
    Kinship Term: consort / 夫人 · Union Category: primary-marriage · Relationship State: formed
    Kinship Term: consort / 夫人 · Union Category: primary-marriage
  • Child of Child of Xiang Minzhong (向敏中子/女)
    Kinship Term: parent / 父/母 · Parentage: biological

Career and standing

References in the histories

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History of Song, Chapter 14Volume 14 Annals 14: Shenzong 1 · 2 passages