Empress Xiaocigao (Qing dynasty)


Empress Xiaocigao, of the Manchu Yehe Nara clan, personal name Monggo Jerjer, was a consort of Nurhaci. She was 16 years his junior.

Life

Family background

  • Father: Yangginu, held the title of a third rank prince
  • * Paternal grandfather: Taicu, held the title of a third rank prince
  • * Paternal uncle: Cinggiyanu, held the title of a third rank prince, the father of Bujai
  • Two elder brothers
  • * First elder brother: Narimbulu, held the title of a third rank prince
  • * Second elder brother: Gintaisi, held the title of a third rank prince

Wanli era

In October or November 1588, Lady Yehe Nara married Nurhaci, becoming one of his multiple wives. On 28 November 1592, she gave birth to Nurhaci's eighth son, Hong Taiji. Lady Yehe Nara died on 31 October 1603.

Chongde era

On 16 May 1636, after Hong Taiji proclaimed the Qing dynasty, Lady Yehe Nara was posthumously elevated to "Empress Xiaociwu".

Kangxi era

In 1662, Lady Yehe Nara's posthumous title was changed from "Empress Xiaociwu" to "Empress Xiaocigao", reflecting her status as a consort of Nurhaci.

Titles

  • During the reign of the Wanli Emperor :
  • * Lady Yehe Nara
  • * Secondary consort
  • * Primary consort
  • During the reign of Hong Taiji :
  • * Empress Xiaociwu
  • During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor :
  • * ''Empress Xiaocigao''

Issue

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