Yeo Jieyu
Concubine of the Yongle Emperor
About Yeo Jieyu
Lived 1393 – 1413 (aged 19–20). Yeo Jieyu was a Korean.
Consort Ryeo (1393–1413) was an imperial concubine of the Yongle Emperor.
She was from Korea. She became a member of the imperial harem of the Yongle Emperor in 1409. In 1410, the emperor's favorite concubine, Consort Gongxianxian, died. In 1413, Lady Ryeo was arrested on order of the emperor, accused of having murdered Consort Gongxianxian by use of poison. She was tortured to death for murder. All her eunuchs and maids were executed as accomplices as well.
Titles During the reign of the Hongwu Emperor (r. 1368–1398): Lady Ryeo (여씨, 呂氏) (from 1393) During the reign of the Yongle Emperor (r. 1402–1424): Gong-nyeo (공녀, 貢女) (from 1409) Lady of Handsome Fairness (婕妤; from 1409)
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Who was Yeo Jieyu?
concubine of the Yongle Emperor (1393–1413)
When was Yeo Jieyu born?
Yeo Jieyu was born on 3 December 1393.
When did Yeo Jieyu die?
Yeo Jieyu died in 1413.
What nationality was Yeo Jieyu?
Yeo Jieyu was Korean.
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