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Consort Xi

b. 1850

Wife of an emperor of the Qing dynasty

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About Consort Xi

Born 1850.

Consort Xi (; 4 October 1842 – 26 June 1877), of the Manchu Plain Yellow Banner Cahala clan, was a consort of Xianfeng Emperor.

Life

Family background Consort Xi was a booi aha of Manchu Plain Yellow Banner Cahala clan.

Father: Changshun, a cook in the Ministry of Internal Affairs (厨师).

Daoguang era

Consort Xi was born on 4 October 1842.

Xianfeng era Haitangchun was one of the palace maids of Empress Dowager Cixi living in Changchun palace in the Forbidden City. In 1855, she was promoted to “Noble Lady Xi" (禧贵人,'xi' meaning "auspicious"). She formed a clique called "Four Spring Ladies" (娘娘) together with Noble Lady Lu, Noble Lady Ji and Noble Lady Qing. The name of the group corresponded personal names of ladies containing character "chun" (spring). In 1861, she was promoted to "Concubine Xi", but the promotion ceremony was held during Tongzhi era.

Tongzhi era In 1874, lady Cahala was promoted to "Consort Xi".

Guangxu era Cahala Haitangchun died on 26 June 1877. She was interred at the Ding Mausoleum in the Eastern Qing tombs.

Titles During the reign of the Daoguang Emperor (r. 1820–1850): Lady Cahala (from 4 October 1842) During the reign of the Xianfeng Emperor (r. 1850–1861): Noble Lady Xi (; from 1855), sixth rank consort Concubine Xi (; from 1861), fifth rank consort During the reign of the Tongzhi Emperor (r. 1861–1875): Consort Xi (; from 1874), fourth rank consort

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Important facts

Born
1850
Birth century

Family & relationships

Spouse
Xianfeng Emperor

Frequently asked questions

Who was Consort Xi?

wife of an emperor of the Qing dynasty

When was Consort Xi born?

Consort Xi was born in 1850.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Consort Xi

· Wikidata: Q8235916

· DBpedia: Consort Xi

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