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Empress Xiaocigao (Qing dynasty)

Empress Xiaocigao (1575 – 31 October 1603), of the Yehe-Nara clan, personal name Monggo Jerjer, was a wife of Nurhaci. She was 16 years his junior.

Life

Family background

  • Father: Yangginu (; d. 1583); held the title of beile ()
  • Grandfather: Taicu (); held the title of beile ()
  • Uncle: Cinggiyanu (; d. 1583); held the title of beile ()
  • Two elder brothers
  • First elder brother: Narimbulu (; d. 1609); held the title of beile ()
  • Second elder brother: Gintaisi (d. 1619); held the title of beile ()

Wanli era

In October or November 1588, Monggo Jerjer married Nurhaci, becoming one of his many wives. On 28 November 1592, she gave birth to Nurhaci's eighth son, Hong Taiji. She died on 31 October 1603.

Chongde era

After Hong Taiji proclaimed the Qing dynasty in 1636, he posthumously honored his mother as "Empress Xiaociwu".

Kangxi era

In 1662, Monggo Jerjer's posthumous name was changed from "Empress Xiaociwu" to "Empress Xiaocigao", reflecting her status as a wife of Nurhaci (Emperor Gao).

Titles

  • During the reign of the Wanli Emperor ():
  • Lady Yehe-Nara ()
  • Consort (; from October/November 1588)
  • Great Consort of the Central Chamber (; from unknown date)
  • During the reign of Hong Taiji ():
  • Empress Xiaociwu (; from 1636)
  • During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor ():
  • Empress Xiaocigao (; from 1662)

Issue

  • Hong Taiji (; 28 November 1592 – 21 September 1643), Nurhaci's eighth son; enthroned on 20 October 1626

In popular culture

See also

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