Lady Zhang
Chinese princess
About Lady Zhang
Lived 386 – 400.
Lady Zhang (張氏, personal name unknown; 386–400) was the wife of Lü Shao (Prince Yin), who briefly reigned (less than a month) as emperor of the Chinese/Di state Later Liang.
Very little is known about her, but she was described as virtuous. Her age is known at the time of her husband's death (around the new year 400, when he was described as less than 20 years old and she was 13) by suicide, as he was threatened by the troops of his brother Lü Zuan (Emperor Ling), who overthrew him and took over as emperor. After Lü Shao's death, she became a Buddhist nun.
Later, either during Lü Zuan's reign or the succeeding reign of his cousin Lü Long, Lü Long wanted to take her as a wife or a concubine; she refused, and committed suicide by jumping off a tower.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lady Zhang?
Chinese princess
When was Lady Zhang born?
Lady Zhang was born in 386.
When did Lady Zhang die?
Lady Zhang died in 400.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lady Zhang (Lü Shao's wife)
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