Imperial Noble Consort Dunhui


Imperial Noble Consort Dunhui, of the Manchu Bordered Blue Banner Sirin Gioro clan, was a consort of the Tongzhi Emperor.

Life

Family background

Imperial Noble Consort Dunhui's personal name was not recorded in history.
The future Imperial Noble Consort Dunhui was born on the eighth day of the eighth lunar month in the sixth year of the reign of the Xianfeng Emperor, which translates to 6 September 1856 in the Gregorian calendar.

Tongzhi era

In November 1872, Lady Sirin Gioro entered the Forbidden City and was granted the title "Noble Lady Jin" by the Tongzhi Emperor. On 23 December 1874, she was elevated to "Concubine Jin".

Guangxu era

The Tongzhi Emperor died on 12 January 1875 and was succeeded by his cousin Zaitian, who was enthroned as the Guangxu Emperor. Lady Sirin Gioro was elevated on 6 February 1894 to "Consort Jin", and on 29 May 1895 to "Noble Consort Jin".

Xuantong era

The Guangxu Emperor died on 14 November 1908 and was succeeded by his nephew Puyi, who was enthroned as the Xuantong Emperor. On 18 November 1908, Lady Sirin Gioro was granted the title "Dowager Noble Consort Jin".

Republican era

After the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912, Puyi and members of the imperial clan were allowed to retain their noble titles and continue living in the Forbidden City. On 12 March 1913, Puyi elevated Lady Sirin Gioro to "Dowager Imperial Noble Consort Ronghui". After Puyi was forced to leave the Forbidden City on 21 November 1924, Lady Sirin Gioro also followed suit.
Lady Sirin Gioro died on 18 May 1933. Puyi granted her the posthumous title "Imperial Noble Consort Dunhui". On 15 March 1935, she was interred in the Hui Mausoleum of the Eastern Qing tombs.

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