China: Empress Xiang (1047-1102), consort of Emperor Shenzong, 6th ruler of the Song Dynasty (). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1067-1102. Empress Xiang, also known as Qisheng, was consort to Empress Shenzong. She had only one child, a daughter, but was the legal mother to future Emperors Zhezong and Huizong. She became Empress Dowager when Emperor Zhezong ascended to the throne. She acted as regent and co-ruler to Emperor Huizong for a time, and was active within palace affairs.

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