Empress Dowager Cixi

Summary

Empress Dowager Cixi is a human^[1]. Her place of birth was Beijing^[2]. She was born on November 29, 1835^[3]. She died in Imperial City^[4]. She died on November 15, 1908^[5]. She worked as a politician^[6], queen regnant^[7], painter^[8], monarch^[9], and photographer^[10]. She ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,215 views/month, #5,062 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Empress Dowager Cixi's place of birth was Beijing^[2].
• Empress Dowager Cixi died in Imperial City^[4].
• Empress Dowager Cixi was born on November 29, 1835^[3].
• Empress Dowager Cixi died on November 15, 1908^[5].
• Burial took place at Eastern Qing Tombs^[12].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's father was Yehenara Huizheng^[13].
• Empress Dowager Cixi was married to Xianfeng Emperor^[14].
• A child of Empress Dowager Cixi was Tongzhi Emperor^[15].
• Empress Dowager Cixi held citizenship in Qing dynasty^[16].
• Empress Dowager Cixi worked as a politician^[6].
• Empress Dowager Cixi worked as a queen regnant^[7].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's professions included painter^[8].
• Empress Dowager Cixi worked as a monarch^[9].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's professions included photographer^[10].
• Empress Dowager Cixi held the position of list of consorts of rulers of China^[17].
• Empress Dowager Cixi received the Order of Saint Catherine^[18].
• Empress Dowager Cixi received the Order of the Precious Crown^[19].
• Empress Dowager Cixi is recorded as female^[20].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's family is recorded as Aisin Gioro^[22].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's Commons category is recorded as Empress Dowager Cixi^[23].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's Eight Banner register is recorded as Manchu Bordered Blue Banner^[24].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's archives at is recorded as National Museum of Asian Art^[25].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's archives at is recorded as Smithsonian Institution^[26].
• Empress Dowager Cixi's family name is recorded as Yehe Nara clan^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Beijing^[2], Empress Dowager Cixi… she was born on November 29, 1835^[3]. Her father was Yehenara Huizheng^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], queen regnant^[7], painter^[8], monarch^[9], and photographer^[10]. Empress Dowager Cixi held the position of list of consorts of rulers of China^[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Catherine^[18], an order of chivalry for women^[28], in Russian Empire^[29], founded in 1714^[30] and Order of the Precious Crown^[19], an order^[31], in Japan^[32], founded in 1888^[33].

Personal Life

Among Empress Dowager Cixi's spouses was Xianfeng Emperor^[14]. A child of her was Tongzhi Emperor^[15].

Death and Burial

Empress Dowager Cixi died on November 15, 1908^[5]. She passed away in Imperial City^[4]. Burial took place at Eastern Qing Tombs^[12].

Why It Matters

Empress Dowager Cixi ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,215 views/month, #5,062 of 1,000,298).^[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] She is known by 135 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

FAQs

Where was Empress Dowager Cixi born?

Empress Dowager Cixi's place of birth was Beijing^[2].

Where did Empress Dowager Cixi die?

Empress Dowager Cixi passed away in Imperial City^[4].

Who were Empress Dowager Cixi's parents?

Empress Dowager Cixi's father was Yehenara Huizheng^[13].

Who was Empress Dowager Cixi married to?

Empress Dowager Cixi's spouses include Xianfeng Emperor^[14].

What did Empress Dowager Cixi do for work?

Empress Dowager Cixi worked as politician^[6], queen regnant^[7], painter^[8], monarch^[9], and photographer^[10].

What awards did Empress Dowager Cixi receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Catherine^[18] and Order of the Precious Crown^[19].