Empress Xia (Song dynasty)

Empress Xia Shenfu (died 1167) was a Chinese Empress consort of the Song Dynasty, married to Emperor Xiaozong of Song.

Xia originally served as a maid to the first spouse of Xiaozong, who died in 1156 when he was still prince. In 1162, he married Xia as his second main spouse, and in 1163, he gave her the title of empress.[1] She had one son and one daughter, both of whom died very young.

Notes

  1. ↑ Richard L. Davies: Troubles in paradise

Sources

Chinese royalty
Preceded by
Empress Wu		 Empress of China
1163–1167 		Succeeded by
Empress Chengsui


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