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[
"Emperor Ling of Han",
"spouse",
"Empress Song"
] | Early reign
Dou Wu and Chen Fan, who became the most important officials in the central government, sought to purge the eunuch faction. Later in 168, they even proposed to exterminate all the powerful eunuchs, a proposal that Empress Dowager Dou rejected. However, word of the plot was leaked, and the eunuchs, after kid... | 15 |
[
"Emperor Ling of Han",
"family",
"House of Liu"
] | Family background and accession to the throne
Liu Hong was a hereditary marquis – the Marquis of Jiedu Village (解瀆亭侯). In the Han dynasty, a village marquis's marquisate usually comprised only one village or, in rarer cases, two or three villages. He was the third person in his family to hold this title; his father Liu... | 21 |
[
"Lü Bu",
"military rank",
"general"
] | Service under Dong Zhuo
In 190, a coalition of warlords led by Yuan Shao initiated a punitive campaign against Dong Zhuo in response to Dong's tyranny and monopoly of the central government. Dong Zhuo had deposed Emperor Ling's successor, Emperor Shao, earlier that year and replaced him with Emperor Xian, who was actua... | 4 |
[
"Lü Bu",
"sport",
"archery"
] | Physical appearance
No descriptions of Lü Bu's physical appearance exist in historical records. It was noted that he specialised in archery and horse-riding, and possessed great physical strength. He was nicknamed "Flying General" (飛將) for his martial prowess. He also owned a powerful steed known as the "Red Hare". The... | 6 |
[
"Lü Bu",
"place of birth",
"Jiuyuan District"
] | Biography
Service under Ding Yuan and defection to Dong Zhuo
Lü Bu was from Jiuyuan County (九原縣), Wuyuan Commandery (五原郡), which is near present-day Baotou, Inner Mongolia. He was known for his martial valour in Bing Province. When Ding Yuan, the Inspector (刺史) of Bing Province, was appointed as a Cavalry Commandant (騎... | 13 |
[
"Cao Ren",
"country of citizenship",
"China"
] | Cao Ren (pronunciation ) (168 – 6 May 223), courtesy name Zixiao, was a military general serving during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China under the warlord Cao Cao, who was also his older second cousin. He continued serving in the state of Cao Wei – founded by Cao Cao's son and successor, Cao Pi – during the Three ... | 2 |
[
"Cao Ren",
"family name",
"Cao"
] | Cao Ren (pronunciation ) (168 – 6 May 223), courtesy name Zixiao, was a military general serving during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China under the warlord Cao Cao, who was also his older second cousin. He continued serving in the state of Cao Wei – founded by Cao Cao's son and successor, Cao Pi – during the Three ... | 6 |
[
"Cao Ren",
"father",
"Cao Chi"
] | Early life
Cao Ren was a younger second cousin of Cao Cao. His grandfather Cao Bao (曹襃) and father Cao Chi (曹熾) served in the government of the Eastern Han dynasty. He had a younger full brother, Cao Chun. As their father died when they were still young, Cao Ren and Cao Chun lived with another family. They inherited th... | 11 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"instance of",
"human"
] | Background
Yang Guang was born in 569, during the reign of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou. His parents were Yang Jian, the Duke of Sui, and Yang Jian's wife Duchess Dugu Qieluo; his maternal grandfather was Dugu Xin, a prominent military general and official. He was his parents' second son, after Yang Yong, and he had at ... | 0 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"country of citizenship",
"Sui dynasty"
] | Emperor Yang of Sui (隋煬帝, 569 – 11 April 618), personal name Yang Guang (楊廣), alternative name Ying (英), Xianbei name Amo (阿摩), also known as Emperor Ming of Sui (隋明帝) during the brief reign of his grandson Yang Tong, was the second emperor of the Sui dynasty of China.
Emperor Yang's original name was Yang Ying, but wa... | 3 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"family name",
"Yang"
] | Emperor Yang of Sui (隋煬帝, 569 – 11 April 618), personal name Yang Guang (楊廣), alternative name Ying (英), Xianbei name Amo (阿摩), also known as Emperor Ming of Sui (隋明帝) during the brief reign of his grandson Yang Tong, was the second emperor of the Sui dynasty of China.
Emperor Yang's original name was Yang Ying, but wa... | 7 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"sibling",
"Yang Yong"
] | As Prince of Jin
Also in 581, Emperor Wen made Yang Guang the commandant at Bing Province (并州, roughly modern Taiyuan, Shanxi), in charge of the provinces north of the Yellow River. In 582, Emperor Wen set up a branch of the executive bureau of his government (尚書省, Shangshu Sheng) at Bing Province and made Yang Guang i... | 11 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"father",
"Emperor Wen of Sui"
] | Background
Yang Guang was born in 569, during the reign of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou. His parents were Yang Jian, the Duke of Sui, and Yang Jian's wife Duchess Dugu Qieluo; his maternal grandfather was Dugu Xin, a prominent military general and official. He was his parents' second son, after Yang Yong, and he had at ... | 15 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"position held",
"Emperor of China"
] | Emperor Yang of Sui (隋煬帝, 569 – 11 April 618), personal name Yang Guang (楊廣), alternative name Ying (英), Xianbei name Amo (阿摩), also known as Emperor Ming of Sui (隋明帝) during the brief reign of his grandson Yang Tong, was the second emperor of the Sui dynasty of China.
Emperor Yang's original name was Yang Ying, but wa... | 24 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"child",
"Yang Jian"
] | Background
Yang Guang was born in 569, during the reign of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou. His parents were Yang Jian, the Duke of Sui, and Yang Jian's wife Duchess Dugu Qieluo; his maternal grandfather was Dugu Xin, a prominent military general and official. He was his parents' second son, after Yang Yong, and he had at ... | 26 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Wang"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 27 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Lady Ronghua"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 28 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Consort Tang"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 29 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Consort Tian"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 30 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Consort Tian"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 31 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"place of burial",
"Tomb of Emperor Yang of Sui"
] | Tomb
In April 2013 the tomb of Emperor Yang was discovered in Yangzhou. Two brick-lined tombs were discovered in the Hanjiang District of Yangzhou during work on a housing development. A stone epitaph found in the western tomb was inscribed with the title "Tomb epitaph of the late Emperor Yang of Sui" (隨故煬帝墓誌), indicat... | 32 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Consort Zhang"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 36 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Chen Nüchou"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 37 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Consort Xiao"
] | As Prince of Jin
Also in 581, Emperor Wen made Yang Guang the commandant at Bing Province (并州, roughly modern Taiyuan, Shanxi), in charge of the provinces north of the Yellow River. In 582, Emperor Wen set up a branch of the executive bureau of his government (尚書省, Shangshu Sheng) at Bing Province and made Yang Guang i... | 38 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Consort Yin"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 39 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Princess Guangde"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 43 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"mother",
"Empress Dugu Qieluo"
] | Background
Yang Guang was born in 569, during the reign of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou. His parents were Yang Jian, the Duke of Sui, and Yang Jian's wife Duchess Dugu Qieluo; his maternal grandfather was Dugu Xin, a prominent military general and official. He was his parents' second son, after Yang Yong, and he had at ... | 46 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"spouse",
"Empress Xiao"
] | As Prince of Jin
Also in 581, Emperor Wen made Yang Guang the commandant at Bing Province (并州, roughly modern Taiyuan, Shanxi), in charge of the provinces north of the Yellow River. In 582, Emperor Wen set up a branch of the executive bureau of his government (尚書省, Shangshu Sheng) at Bing Province and made Yang Guang i... | 47 |
[
"Emperor Yang of Sui",
"place of burial",
"Jiangdu District"
] | Emperor Yang of Sui (隋煬帝, 569 – 11 April 618), personal name Yang Guang (楊廣), alternative name Ying (英), Xianbei name Amo (阿摩), also known as Emperor Ming of Sui (隋明帝) during the brief reign of his grandson Yang Tong, was the second emperor of the Sui dynasty of China.
Emperor Yang's original name was Yang Ying, but wa... | 48 |
[
"Yang You",
"family",
"Sui dynasty"
] | Emperor Gong of Sui (隋恭帝) (605 – 14 September 619), personal name Yang You (楊侑), was an emperor of the Chinese Sui dynasty. He was installed as a puppet emperor by Li Yuan, and after Emperor Yang of Sui died, Li then became the founding emperor of the Tang dynasty and had Yang You executed.
Traditionally, he was consid... | 2 |
[
"Yang You",
"position held",
"Emperor of China"
] | Emperor Gong of Sui (隋恭帝) (605 – 14 September 619), personal name Yang You (楊侑), was an emperor of the Chinese Sui dynasty. He was installed as a puppet emperor by Li Yuan, and after Emperor Yang of Sui died, Li then became the founding emperor of the Tang dynasty and had Yang You executed.
Traditionally, he was consid... | 3 |
[
"Yang You",
"family name",
"Yang"
] | == Notes == | 4 |
[
"Yang You",
"sibling",
"Yang Tan"
] | During Emperor Yang's reign
Yang You was born in 605, as a son of Yang Zhao, the son and crown prince of Emperor Yang. His mother was Yang Zhao's wife, Crown Princess Wei. He was probably the youngest of Yang Zhao's three sons—he was clearly younger than Yang Tan (楊倓), born in 603, and probably younger than Yang Tong... | 13 |
[
"Yang You",
"mother",
"consort Wei"
] | During Emperor Yang's reign
Yang You was born in 605, as a son of Yang Zhao, the son and crown prince of Emperor Yang. His mother was Yang Zhao's wife, Crown Princess Wei. He was probably the youngest of Yang Zhao's three sons—he was clearly younger than Yang Tan (楊倓), born in 603, and probably younger than Yang Tong... | 14 |
[
"Guru Tashi",
"instance of",
"human"
] | Guru Tashi (Tibetan: གུ་རུ་བཀྲ་ཤིས, Wylie: gu ru bkra shis) was a 13th-century prince from the Minyak House of the Kham region of Eastern Tibet. According to legend, he had a divine revelation one night instructing him to travel south to seek his fortunes.
He travelled south to the present day Indian state of Sikkim. ... | 0 |
[
"Guru Tashi",
"sex or gender",
"male"
] | Guru Tashi (Tibetan: གུ་རུ་བཀྲ་ཤིས, Wylie: gu ru bkra shis) was a 13th-century prince from the Minyak House of the Kham region of Eastern Tibet. According to legend, he had a divine revelation one night instructing him to travel south to seek his fortunes.
He travelled south to the present day Indian state of Sikkim. ... | 3 |
[
"Jaylen Brown",
"sport",
"basketball"
] | Jaylen Marselles Brown (born October 24, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one year of college basketball for the California Golden Bears, being named first-team all-conference and Freshman of the Year in the Pac-12 Confere... | 2 |
[
"Jaylen Brown",
"family name",
"Brown"
] | Jaylen Marselles Brown (born October 24, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one year of college basketball for the California Golden Bears, being named first-team all-conference and Freshman of the Year in the Pac-12 Confere... | 8 |
[
"Jaylen Brown",
"occupation",
"basketball player"
] | Jaylen Marselles Brown (born October 24, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one year of college basketball for the California Golden Bears, being named first-team all-conference and Freshman of the Year in the Pac-12 Confere... | 14 |
[
"Jaylen Brown",
"sex or gender",
"male"
] | Jaylen Marselles Brown (born October 24, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one year of college basketball for the California Golden Bears, being named first-team all-conference and Freshman of the Year in the Pac-12 Confere... | 16 |
[
"Jaylen Brown",
"member of sports team",
"Boston Celtics"
] | Jaylen Marselles Brown (born October 24, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one year of college basketball for the California Golden Bears, being named first-team all-conference and Freshman of the Year in the Pac-12 Confere... | 18 |
[
"Empress Xiaoquancheng",
"family",
"Qing dynasty"
] | Life
Family background
Empress Xiaoquancheng's personal name was not recorded in history. Her family originally belonged to the Plain Red Banner.Jiaqing era
The future Empress Xiaoquancheng was born on the 28th day of the second lunar month in the 13th year of the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor, which translates to 24 Ma... | 2 |
[
"Empress Xiaoquancheng",
"place of birth",
"Suzhou"
] | Jiaqing era
The future Empress Xiaoquancheng was born on the 28th day of the second lunar month in the 13th year of the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor, which translates to 24 March 1808 in the Gregorian calendar. She spent her early youth in Suzhou. | 4 |
[
"Empress Xiaoquancheng",
"spouse",
"Daoguang Emperor"
] | Empress Xiaoquancheng (24 March 1808 – 13 February 1840), of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner Niohuru clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and second empress consort of Mianning, the Daoguang Emperor. She was empress consort of Qing from 1834 until her death in 1840. | 7 |
[
"Empress Xiaoquancheng",
"child",
"Kurun Princess Shou'an"
] | Daoguang era
In 1821, Lady Niohuru attended the Elegant Ladies' Selections and when the Daoguang Emperor first saw her, he fell in love immediately. She entered the Forbidden City and was granted the title "Noble Lady Quan" by the Emperor. She was elevated on 28 December 1822 to "Concubine Quan", and on 26 December 182... | 11 |
[
"Empress Xiaoquancheng",
"father",
"Yiling"
] | Father: Yiling (頤齡), served as a first rank military official (駐防將軍) in Suzhou, and held the title of a third class duke (三等公)
Paternal grandfather: Mukedengbu (穆克登布; d. 1803)
Mother: Lady Uya
One brother: Enxu (恩绪) | 12 |
[
"Empress Xiaoquancheng",
"child",
"State Princess Duanshun"
] | Life
Family background
Empress Xiaoquancheng's personal name was not recorded in history. Her family originally belonged to the Plain Red Banner.Daoguang era
In 1821, Lady Niohuru attended the Elegant Ladies' Selections and when the Daoguang Emperor first saw her, he fell in love immediately. She entered the Forbidden ... | 13 |
[
"Genepil",
"place of death",
"Mongolian People's Republic"
] | Genepil (1905–1938) was the last queen consort of Mongolia, married to Bogd Khan. She was queen consort for less than a year in 1924. Genepil was executed in May 1938 as part of the Stalinist repressions in Mongolia.Queen consort
Genepil was born Tseyenpil in 1905 to a family in Northern Mongolia, around the Baldan Ber... | 4 |
[
"Genepil",
"spouse",
"Bogd Khan"
] | Genepil (1905–1938) was the last queen consort of Mongolia, married to Bogd Khan. She was queen consort for less than a year in 1924. Genepil was executed in May 1938 as part of the Stalinist repressions in Mongolia. | 6 |
[
"Genepil",
"position held",
"queen consort"
] | Genepil (1905–1938) was the last queen consort of Mongolia, married to Bogd Khan. She was queen consort for less than a year in 1924. Genepil was executed in May 1938 as part of the Stalinist repressions in Mongolia.Queen consort
Genepil was born Tseyenpil in 1905 to a family in Northern Mongolia, around the Baldan Ber... | 8 |
[
"Genepil",
"place of birth",
"Outer Mongolia"
] | Queen consort
Genepil was born Tseyenpil in 1905 to a family in Northern Mongolia, around the Baldan Bereeven Monastery.
After the death of Queen Dondogdulam in 1923, Genepil was chosen as her successor among a group of women between the ages of 18 to 20 years old who were selected by the king's counsellors. Genepil wa... | 10 |
[
"Genepil",
"country of citizenship",
"Bogd Khanate of Mongolia"
] | Genepil (1905–1938) was the last queen consort of Mongolia, married to Bogd Khan. She was queen consort for less than a year in 1924. Genepil was executed in May 1938 as part of the Stalinist repressions in Mongolia.Queen consort
Genepil was born Tseyenpil in 1905 to a family in Northern Mongolia, around the Baldan Ber... | 15 |
[
"Biligtü Khan Ayushiridara",
"family name",
"Borjigin"
] | Early life
Ayushiridara was born in 1340 the eldest son of Toghon Temür (Emperor Shun of Yuan) and Lady Gi, who came from a lower-ranked aristocratic family who would eventually be highly influential during a period in her husband's reign. He was given his earliest tuition in Chinese at the house of his father's minist... | 3 |
[
"Biligtü Khan Ayushiridara",
"father",
"Toghon Temür"
] | Family
Father: Toghon Temür (妥懽貼睦爾) (25 May 1320 - 23 May 1370)
Grandfather: Khutughtu Khan Kusala (忽都篤汗) (22 December 1300 - 30 September 1329)
Grandmother: Mailati of the Karluks (迈来迪) (? – 1320)
Mother: Empress Gi (기황후, 奇皇后) (1315 - 1369)
Grandfather: Gi Ja-oh (기자오, 奇子敖) (1266 - 1328)
Grandmother: Lady Lee of Iksan ... | 6 |
[
"Biligtü Khan Ayushiridara",
"sex or gender",
"male"
] | In popular culture
Portrayed by Seo Sung-kwang, Kim Jong-ho, and Lee Poong-woon in the 2005–2006 MBC TV series Shin Don.
Portrayed by Kim Jin-woo and Lee Shi-woo in the 2013-2014 MBC TV series Empress Ki. | 14 |
[
"Biligtü Khan Ayushiridara",
"mother",
"Empress Gi"
] | Early life
Ayushiridara was born in 1340 the eldest son of Toghon Temür (Emperor Shun of Yuan) and Lady Gi, who came from a lower-ranked aristocratic family who would eventually be highly influential during a period in her husband's reign. He was given his earliest tuition in Chinese at the house of his father's minist... | 16 |
[
"Esen Taishi",
"position held",
"Khagan"
] | Reign and death
Taisun Khan and Esen Taishi quarreled over the heir to the throne. Esen wanted a son of his sister to be the successor of Taisun Khan, but Taisun nominated a son of his eastern Mongol khatun instead, leading to a war between the factions. Agbarjin jinong, who was married to Esen's daughter Tsetseg, was ... | 8 |
[
"Esen Taishi",
"father",
"Toghon Taishi"
] | Youth and early career
Esen was born to his father, Toghan, the Choros taishi who had expanded Oirat territory substantially, with more Mongol tribes acknowledging his supremacy. As an Oirat, Esen himself was not descended from Genghis Khan, which would hamper his claim to the title of great khan throughout his life.In... | 9 |
[
"Mandukhai",
"languages spoken, written or signed",
"Mongolian"
] | Mandukhai Khatun (Mongolian: Мандухай хатан, ᠮᠠᠨᠳᠤᠬᠠᠢ ᠰᠡᠴᠡᠨ ᠬᠠᠲᠤᠨ), also known as Mandukhai Setsen Khatun (Mongolian: Мандухай сэцэн хатан, English: Queen Mandukhai the Wise, Chinese: 滿都海哈屯) (c. 1449 – 1510) was a Khatun (queen) of the Northern Yuan. With her second husband Batmunkh Dayan Khan, she helped reunite the w... | 1 |
[
"Mandukhai",
"country of citizenship",
"Mongolia"
] | Mandukhai Khatun (Mongolian: Мандухай хатан, ᠮᠠᠨᠳᠤᠬᠠᠢ ᠰᠡᠴᠡᠨ ᠬᠠᠲᠤᠨ), also known as Mandukhai Setsen Khatun (Mongolian: Мандухай сэцэн хатан, English: Queen Mandukhai the Wise, Chinese: 滿都海哈屯) (c. 1449 – 1510) was a Khatun (queen) of the Northern Yuan. With her second husband Batmunkh Dayan Khan, she helped reunite the w... | 4 |
[
"Mandukhai",
"spouse",
"Manduul Khan"
] | Early life
Mandukhai was the only daughter of Chororsbai-Tumur, chingsang (grand councillor) of the Ongud Mongols in eastern Mongolia. Her family were aristocrats. In 1464 at the age of sixteen, Mandukhai was married to Manduul Khan, who ruled the Northern Yuan from 1473 to 1479. Mandukhai began to take precedence over... | 8 |
[
"Mandukhai",
"spouse",
"Dayan Khan"
] | Mandukhai Khatun (Mongolian: Мандухай хатан, ᠮᠠᠨᠳᠤᠬᠠᠢ ᠰᠡᠴᠡᠨ ᠬᠠᠲᠤᠨ), also known as Mandukhai Setsen Khatun (Mongolian: Мандухай сэцэн хатан, English: Queen Mandukhai the Wise, Chinese: 滿都海哈屯) (c. 1449 – 1510) was a Khatun (queen) of the Northern Yuan. With her second husband Batmunkh Dayan Khan, she helped reunite the w... | 9 |
[
"Mandukhai",
"child",
"Dayan Khan"
] | Early life
Mandukhai was the only daughter of Chororsbai-Tumur, chingsang (grand councillor) of the Ongud Mongols in eastern Mongolia. Her family were aristocrats. In 1464 at the age of sixteen, Mandukhai was married to Manduul Khan, who ruled the Northern Yuan from 1473 to 1479. Mandukhai began to take precedence over... | 10 |
[
"Mandukhai",
"sex or gender",
"female"
] | Legacy
Mandukhai managed to keep Dayan Khan in power as a descendant of Genghis Khan, and she defeated the Oirats. Both feats have contributed to the legends which formed about her life.
She left seven sons and three daughters. All the later khans and nobles of the Mongols are her descendants, including Altan Khan and ... | 11 |
[
"Mandukhai",
"noble title",
"queen"
] | Mandukhai Khatun (Mongolian: Мандухай хатан, ᠮᠠᠨᠳᠤᠬᠠᠢ ᠰᠡᠴᠡᠨ ᠬᠠᠲᠤᠨ), also known as Mandukhai Setsen Khatun (Mongolian: Мандухай сэцэн хатан, English: Queen Mandukhai the Wise, Chinese: 滿都海哈屯) (c. 1449 – 1510) was a Khatun (queen) of the Northern Yuan. With her second husband Batmunkh Dayan Khan, she helped reunite the w... | 18 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"given name",
"Zhào"
] | Titles
During her life, and posthumously, Wu was awarded various official titles. Both hou (后) and huangdi (皇帝) are titles (modifications, or added characters to hou are of lesser importance). Born Wu Zhao, she is not properly known as "Wu Hou" (Empress Wu) until receiving this title in 655, nor is she properly known a... | 9 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"family name",
"Wu"
] | Names
In Wu's time, women's birth names were rarely recorded. She changed her name to Wu Zhao after rising to power, often written as 武曌, (曌 has also been written as 瞾 on occasion, and both are derivatives of 照, which may be her original name), with 瞾 being one of the invented characters by Wu. Wu was her patronymic su... | 15 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"spouse",
"Emperor Taizong of Tang"
] | Background and early life
The Wu family clan originated in Wenshui County, Bingzhou (an ancient name of the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi). Wu Zetian's birthplace is not documented in preserved historical literature and remains disputed. Some scholars argue that Wu was born in Wenshui, some that it was Lizhou (利州) (modern-da... | 20 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"spouse",
"Emperor Gaozong of Tang"
] | Emperor Taizong had a horse with the name "Lion Stallion", and it was so large and strong that no one could get on its back. I was a lady in waiting attending Emperor Taizong, and I suggested to him, "I only need three things to subordinate it: an iron whip, an iron hammer, and a sharp dagger. I will whip it with the i... | 21 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"child",
"Emperor Zhongzong of Tang"
] | In winter 704, Wu Zetian became seriously ill for a period, and only the Zhang brothers were allowed to see her; the chancellors were not. This led to speculation that Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong were plotting to take over the throne, and there were repeated accusations of treason. Once her condition improved, Cui ... | 22 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"family",
"Zhou dynasty"
] | "Empress"
Various Chinese titles have been translated into English as "empress", including "empress" in both the sense of empress consort and empress regnant. Generally, the monarch was male and his chief spouse was given a title such as huanghou (皇后), often translated as "empress" or more specific "empress consort". U... | 24 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"noble title",
"emperor"
] | Titles
During her life, and posthumously, Wu was awarded various official titles. Both hou (后) and huangdi (皇帝) are titles (modifications, or added characters to hou are of lesser importance). Born Wu Zhao, she is not properly known as "Wu Hou" (Empress Wu) until receiving this title in 655, nor is she properly known a... | 25 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"position held",
"Emperor of China"
] | During the reign of Emperor Gaozu of Tang (618-626):
Lady Wu (from 624)
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang (626-649):
Talented Lady (才人; from 637), 17th rank consort
During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang (649-683):
Imperial Concubine Zhaoyi (昭儀; from 650), 6th rank consort
Empress (皇后; from 655), 1st ran... | 29 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"country of citizenship",
"Zhou dynasty (690–705)"
] | During the reign of Emperor Gaozu of Tang (618-626):
Lady Wu (from 624)
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang (626-649):
Talented Lady (才人; from 637), 17th rank consort
During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang (649-683):
Imperial Concubine Zhaoyi (昭儀; from 650), 6th rank consort
Empress (皇后; from 655), 1st ran... | 36 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"place of burial",
"Qianling Mausoleum"
] | In winter 704, Wu Zetian became seriously ill for a period, and only the Zhang brothers were allowed to see her; the chancellors were not. This led to speculation that Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong were plotting to take over the throne, and there were repeated accusations of treason. Once her condition improved, Cui ... | 37 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"mother",
"Lady Yang"
] | Background and early life
The Wu family clan originated in Wenshui County, Bingzhou (an ancient name of the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi). Wu Zetian's birthplace is not documented in preserved historical literature and remains disputed. Some scholars argue that Wu was born in Wenshui, some that it was Lizhou (利州) (modern-da... | 40 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"occupation",
"empress regnant"
] | During the reign of Emperor Gaozu of Tang (618-626):
Lady Wu (from 624)
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang (626-649):
Talented Lady (才人; from 637), 17th rank consort
During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang (649-683):
Imperial Concubine Zhaoyi (昭儀; from 650), 6th rank consort
Empress (皇后; from 655), 1st ran... | 41 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"ancestral home",
"Wenshui"
] | Background and early life
The Wu family clan originated in Wenshui County, Bingzhou (an ancient name of the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi). Wu Zetian's birthplace is not documented in preserved historical literature and remains disputed. Some scholars argue that Wu was born in Wenshui, some that it was Lizhou (利州) (modern-da... | 42 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"noble title",
"empress consort"
] | During the reign of Emperor Gaozu of Tang (618-626):
Lady Wu (from 624)
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang (626-649):
Talented Lady (才人; from 637), 17th rank consort
During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang (649-683):
Imperial Concubine Zhaoyi (昭儀; from 650), 6th rank consort
Empress (皇后; from 655), 1st ran... | 43 |
[
"Wu Zetian",
"occupation",
"empress consort"
] | Empress consort
Involvement in politics: (655–660)
In 655, Wu became Tang Gaozong's new empress consort (皇后, húanghòu). Empress Wu was a powerful force in the world of politics, and had great influence over the Emperor. After Empress Wu's ascension, one of the first things she did was to submit a petition ostensibly pr... | 44 |
[
"Emperor Suzong of Tang",
"spouse",
"Empress Zhang"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 58 |
[
"Emperor Suzong of Tang",
"mother",
"Lady Yang, Empress Yuanxian"
] | Family
Consorts and Issue: | 74 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"present in work",
"The Simpsons"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 1 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"instance of",
"animated character"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 7 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"sibling",
"Bart Simpson"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 8 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"sibling",
"Maggie Simpson"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 9 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"family",
"Simpson family"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 10 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"instance of",
"television character"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 11 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"instance of",
"fictional child"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 12 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"instrument",
"saxophone"
] | Role in The Simpsons
The Simpsons uses a floating timeline in which the characters do not have physical ages; as such, Lisa is always depicted as 8 years old. The show itself is perpetually set in the year of broadcast (except for occasional flashbacks and flashforwards). In several episodes, events have been linked to... | 13 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"creator",
"Matt Groening"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 14 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"performer",
"Yeardley Smith"
] | Reception
Commendations
Lisa has been a popular character since the show's inception. She was listed at number 11 (tied with Bart) in TV Guide's "Top 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time." She appeared in Comcast's list of TV's Most Intriguing Characters and was also included in AfterEllen.com's Top 50 Favorite F... | 15 |
[
"Lisa Simpson",
"family name",
"Simpson"
] | Lisa Marie Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the middle child and most accomplished of the Simpson family. Voiced by Yeardley Smith, Lisa was born as a character in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Cartoonist Matt Groening created and des... | 25 |
[
"Homer Simpson",
"present in work",
"The Simpsons"
] | Role in The Simpsons
Homer Jay Simpson is the bumbling husband of Marge, and father to Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson. He is the son of Mona and Abraham "Grampa" Simpson. Homer held over 188 different jobs in the first 400 episodes of The Simpsons. In most episodes, he works as the nuclear safety inspector at the Spring... | 1 |
[
"Homer Simpson",
"child",
"Bart Simpson"
] | Role in The Simpsons
Homer Jay Simpson is the bumbling husband of Marge, and father to Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson. He is the son of Mona and Abraham "Grampa" Simpson. Homer held over 188 different jobs in the first 400 episodes of The Simpsons. In most episodes, he works as the nuclear safety inspector at the Spring... | 2 |
[
"Homer Simpson",
"child",
"Lisa Simpson"
] | Role in The Simpsons
Homer Jay Simpson is the bumbling husband of Marge, and father to Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson. He is the son of Mona and Abraham "Grampa" Simpson. Homer held over 188 different jobs in the first 400 episodes of The Simpsons. In most episodes, he works as the nuclear safety inspector at the Spring... | 3 |
[
"Homer Simpson",
"spouse",
"Marge Simpson"
] | Homer Jay Simpson is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared, along with the rest of his family, in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Homer was created and designed by cartoonist Matt Groe... | 5 |
[
"Homer Simpson",
"child",
"Maggie Simpson"
] | Role in The Simpsons
Homer Jay Simpson is the bumbling husband of Marge, and father to Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson. He is the son of Mona and Abraham "Grampa" Simpson. Homer held over 188 different jobs in the first 400 episodes of The Simpsons. In most episodes, he works as the nuclear safety inspector at the Spring... | 6 |
[
"Homer Simpson",
"creator",
"Matt Groening"
] | Homer Jay Simpson is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared, along with the rest of his family, in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987. Homer was created and designed by cartoonist Matt Groe... | 7 |
[
"Homer Simpson",
"performer",
"Dan Castellaneta"
] | D'oh!
Homer's main and most famous catchphrase, the annoyed grunt "D'oh!", is typically uttered when he injures himself, realizes that he has done something stupid, or when something bad has happened or is about to happen to him. During the voice recording session for a Tracey Ullman Show short, Homer was required to u... | 8 |
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