Consort Zhuang (Jiaqing)
Consort Zhuang (Chinese: 庄妃; pinyin: Zhuāng Fēi; died 9 March 1811), from the Manchu Wanyan clan, was a consort of the Jiaqing Emperor. LifeFamily backgroundConsort Zhuang came from an ancient Manchu Wanyan clan. Her personal name was not recorded. Her father, Yilibu, was a provincial examination graduate (Chinese: 举人; pinyin: Jǔrén).[1] Qianlong eraIt is not known when Lady Wanggiya married Prince Jia of the First Rank as his concubine.[2] Jiaqing eraIn December 1796, Lady Wanggiya was given a title "First Class Female Attendant Chun" (春常在; "chun" meaning literally "spring") comparing her beauty to the eternal youth symbolized by spring. She was promoted to "Noble Lady Chun" (春贵人) in 1798.[3] In 1801, Noble Lady Chun was promoted to "Concubine Ji" (吉嫔, "ji" meaning "auspicious").[4] In 1808, Concubine Ji was promoted to "Consort Zhuang" (庄妃, "zhuang" meaning "dignified"). Consort Zhuang died on 9 March 1811 in the Western Garden in Yuanmingyuan. She remained childless until her death. Her coffin was temporarily placed in the Antian Memorial Palace.[5] Consort Zhuang was interred in the Chang Mausoleum in the Western Qing Tombs. Empress Xiaoherui personally took part in her funeral ceremony. It was uncommon for the empress to visit a concubine's grave during the Qing dynasty.[6] Titles
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