Empress Zhuang Lie Min (died 18 March 1644), posthumously named Empress Xiao Jie, was a Chinese Empress consort of the Ming Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...

, married to Chongzhen Emperor

Chongzhen Emperor

The Chongzhen Emperor was the 16th and last emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. He reigned from 1627 to 1644, under an era name that means "honorable and auspicious".- Early years :...

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Biography

Empress Zhuang Lie Min did apparently have a good relationship to the Chongzhen Emperor and was careful to treat her with respect. She was however involved in some conflicts with his more favored concubines. Empress Zhuang Lie Min was ordered by the Emperor to commit suicide the 18 March, which she performed by hanging.

Issue

1. Zhu Cilang, Crown Prince Xianmin
2. Princess Kunyi
3. Zhu Cixuan, Prince Yin of Huai
4. Zhu Cijiong, Prince Ai of Ding

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