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Empress Wei韦氏
Empress of Emperor Zhongzong, later established as empress.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 11
- RELATION RECORDS
- 11
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Empress Wei, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
7 figures · 7 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Empress Wei—Emperor Muzongconsort
Zhang Yizhi—Empress Weimother-son
Emperor Zhongzong of Tang—Empress Weispouse
Empress Wei—Emperor Wuzongmother-son
Empress Wei—Zhang Changzongmother-son
Liu Congjian—Empress Weitake concubine
Xiao Mian—Empress Weimother-son
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
1 figure · 1 record＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Empress Wei→Emperor Ruizongappoint as regent
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
3 figures · 3 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→Empress Weiusurp
Zong Chuke—Empress Weiaccomplice
Li Yong→Empress Weiblunt edge
11 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Old Book of Tang
Empress of Emperor Zhongzong, later established as empress; posthumously deposed and reduced to commoner; wife of Yu Xiulie, posthumously granted the title of Lady of the State.
In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang
Wife of Zhang Guo, at her husband's command rescued Consort Mei and gave her a white donkey; wife of Zhang Guo, at her husband's command rescued Consort Mei.
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- Official history13 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
7 relations6 verified quotations- Emperor Zhongzong of Tang→ spouse →Empress Wei
- Empress Wei→ consort →Emperor Muzong
- Zhang Yizhi→ mother-son →Empress Wei
- Empress Wei→ mother-son →Emperor Wuzong
Verified original text · 6
立妃韦氏为皇后
spouse · Old Book of Tang, 中宗睿宗本纪
宣懿皇太后，长庆之际，德冠后宫
consort · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志五
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend2 profile notes
Romance of Sui and Tang
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history7 profile notes
New Book of Tang
8 relations7 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ usurp →Empress Wei
- Empress Wei→ consort →Emperor Muzong
- Empress Wei→ appoint as regent →Emperor Ruizong
- Zhang Yizhi→ mother-son →Empress Wei
Verified original text · 7
玄宗藉其事以撼豪英
usurp · New Book of Tang, 后妃传上
穆宗为太子，后得侍，生武宗。
spouse · New Book of Tang, 后妃传下
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
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Original text (1)
玄宗藉其事以撼豪英
Original text (1)
立妃韦氏为皇后
Original text (2)
宣懿皇太后，长庆之际，德冠后宫
穆宗为太子，后得侍，生武宗。
Original relation: spouse · New Book of Tang, 后妃传下
Original text (1)
- mother-son← Zhang Yizhi → Empress Weihist × litNew Book of Tang, 于志宁曾孙 休烈四世孙 敖附 庞严五世孙 琮高冯张行成族子 易之 昌宗传Old Book of Tang, 于志宁高季辅张行成传
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- mother-sonEmpress Wei → Zhang Changzonghist × litNew Book of Tang, 于志宁曾孙 休烈四世孙 敖附 庞严五世孙 琮高冯张行成族子 易之 昌宗传Old Book of Tang, 于志宁高季辅张行成传
Original text (2)
Original text (1)
韦氏败，楚客与晋卿等皆伏诛
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从谏有妾韦愿封夫人，许之
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母韦氏，贤明有礼