With the Empress Dowager of China · Character
Late Emperor Tung-Chih
The deceased predecessor of Kwang-Hsu, mentioned in historical context.
minor
Also known as the Emperor Tung-Chih, young Tung-Chih
First appearance: i my presentation and first day at the chinese court
Late Emperor Tung-Chih's tie to Empress Dowager Tze-Hsi is one of the pressures that moves With the Empress Dowager of China—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Died childless; his successor was chosen from nephews, leading to the selection of Prince Ch'un's son.
Late Emperor Tung-Chih first appears in 0003 i my presentation and first day at the chinese court.
With Empress Dowager Tze-Hsi (family): Tung-Chih is her deceased son, and the Empress Dowager mourns him while also using his memory to legitimize her power.
In III: The Palace of the Emperor’s Father (Prince Ch’un, the Seventh Prince): Died childless; his successor was chosen from nephews, leading to the selection of Prince Ch'un's son.
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Historical and Foreign Figures
- Protagonist
- Imperial Court Insiders
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Empress Dowager Tze-Hsi
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- III: The Palace of the Emperor’s Father (Prince Ch’un, the Seventh Prince)
- XV: The Literary Tastes and Accomplishments of the Empress Dowager
- XXVIII: Some Winter Days at the Palace
- Her Majesty the Empress Dowager
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See Late Emperor Tung-Chih in i my presentation and first day at the chinese court