Consort Hwang (Yongle)
Yonglese consort
About Consort Hwang (Yongle)
Lived 1350 – 1421 (aged 70–71). Consort Hwang (Yongle) was a Korean.
Consort Hwang (黄妃; 1401–1421), was a consort of the Yongle Emperor.
She was from Korea, and became a member of the imperial harem of the Yongle Emperor in 1409. She was sent unwillingly to the harem. Upon her arrival, she was interrogated and admitted not to be a virgin and to have had two lovers, one being her brother-in-law. She was still not allowed to leave the harem, however. In 1421, she was one of the many concubines who were accused for having participated in a conspiracy to murder the emperor. She was arrested and interrogated. She was executed for attempted murder of the emperor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Consort Hwang (Yongle)?
Yonglese consort
When was Consort Hwang (Yongle) born?
Consort Hwang (Yongle) was born in 1350.
When did Consort Hwang (Yongle) die?
Consort Hwang (Yongle) died in 1421.
What nationality was Consort Hwang (Yongle)?
Consort Hwang (Yongle) was Korean.
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