# Emperor Hsien-Feng — With the Empress Dowager of China character guide

> Emperor Hsien-Feng in With the Empress Dowager of China by Katharine A. Carl.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i-my-presentation-and-first-day-at-the-chinese-court

## Who they are

The late husband of the Empress Dowager, a historical figure referenced in the narrative.

## In the story

### [III: The Palace of the Emperor’s Father (Prince Ch’un, the Seventh Prince)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/iii-the-palace-of-the-emperor-s-father-prince-ch-un-the-seventh-prince)

Brother of Prince Ch'un and husband of the Empress Dowager.

### [XI: Some Characteristics of Her Majesty—Second Visit to the Sea Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/xi-some-characteristics-of-her-majesty-second-visit-to-the-sea-palace)

Historical reference to his decision to enlarge the Sea Palace enclosure.

### [Her Majesty the Empress Dowager](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/xxx-her-majesty-the-empress-dowager)

The Empress Dowager's husband, whose death led to the ascension of their son and the beginning of her regency.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced as the uncle of the Emperor and husband of the Empress Dowager.

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