About Empress Mother Thượng Dương
Empress Mother Thượng Dương was a Vietnamese politician.
Empress Mother Thượng Dương (? – died 1073) was a regent of the Lý dynasty during the minority of her stepson, Emperor Lý Nhân Tông, from 1072 to 1073.
When emperor Lý Thánh Tông died in 1072, she and thái sư (chancellor) Lý Đạo Thành were appointed regents for his 7-year-old son, Lý Nhân Tông, who was born to Lý Thánh Tông by his concubine, the second queen Ỷ Lan. Ỷ Lan arranged the death of Thượng Dương and her servants the following year, and Lý Đạo Thành was temporarily banished to the provinces.
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Who was Empress Mother Thượng Dương?
Vietnamese empress
When did Empress Mother Thượng Dương die?
Empress Mother Thượng Dương died in 1073.
What was Empress Mother Thượng Dương's occupation?
Empress Mother Thượng Dương was a politician.
What nationality was Empress Mother Thượng Dương?
Empress Mother Thượng Dương was Vietnamese.
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