Empress Dowager Longyu
1868–1913 (age 45)
Biography
Empress Dowager Longyu (1868–1913) was a influential political figure during China's late Qing dynasty. As the consort of Emperor Tongzhi and later regent during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, she wielded considerable power in the imperial court and played a significant role in state affairs during a turbulent period of Chinese history.
Longyu is remembered for her political acumen and her efforts to navigate the complex dynamics of the imperial court during a time of significant social and political change. Her legacy reflects the complexities of power and influence during the final decades of imperial China.