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Consort He

1701 – 1836

Chinese Emperor's concubine

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About Consort He

Lived 1701 – 1836. Consort He was a Chinese.

Consort He (died 18 May 1836), of the Manchu Plain White Banner Hoifa Nara clan, was a consort of the Daoguang Emperor.

Life Family background Consort He's personal name was not recorded in history. She was a Booi Aha of the Plain White Banner by birth.

Father: Chengwen , served as a fifth rank literary official

Jiaqing era It is not known when Lady Hoifa Nara became a lady-in-waiting of Minning, the second son of the Jiaqing Emperor. On 16 May 1808, she gave birth to his first son, Yiwei. In May 1808, she was elevated to his secondary consort.

Daoguang era The Jiaqing Emperor died on 2 September 1820 and was succeeded by Minning, who was enthroned as the Daoguang Emperor. She resided in the Yanxi Palace. On 28 December 1822, Lady Hoifa Nara was granted the title "Concubine He". In December 1823, she was elevated to "Consort He". Even though her son Yiwei was the Daoguang Emperor's only son at some point, Consort He never rose above the rank of Consort. Five years after the death of Yiwei, she died on 18 May 1836 from kidney problems and was interred in the Mu Mausoleum of the Western Qing tombs.

Titles During the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796) or the Jiaqing Emperor (r. 1796–1820): Lady Hoifa Nara During the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor (r. 1796–1820): Lady-in-waiting Secondary consort (; from May 1808 ) During the reign of the Daoguang Emperor (r. 1820–1850): Concubine He (; from 28 December 1822 ), fifth rank consort Consort He (; from December 1823 ), fourth rank consort

Issue As a lady-in-waiting: Yiwei (; 16 May 1808 – 23 May 1831), the Daoguang Emperor's first son

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Important facts

Born
1701
Birth century
Died
1836, Forbidden City
Nationality

Family & relationships

Spouse
Daoguang Emperor
Child
Yiwei (prince)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Consort He?

Chinese Emperor's concubine

When was Consort He born?

Consort He was born in 1701.

When did Consort He die?

Consort He died in 1836 in Forbidden City.

What nationality was Consort He?

Consort He was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Consort He

· Wikidata: Q837413

· DBpedia: Consort He (Daoguang)

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