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Empress Guo

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1010–1033 Also known as Lady Guo、Daughter of Guo Shouwen

Empress Guo, daughter of the famed general Guo Shouwen, was Emperor Renzong of Song's first empress.…

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  1. 1022–1030Bianjing (Eastern Capital Kaifeng Prefecture) · Kaifeng CityAfter Renzong ascended the throne, Lady Guo was enthroned as empress, residing in the Palace of Earthly Tranquility to manage inner affairs; during the Tiansheng and Mingdao eras she presided over harem ceremonies, dividing roles with Liu E's control of the outer court. Though from a military family, she bore no children all her life; her status, under Liu E's regency, was both exalted and constrained by the palace power structure.

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