Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu (after 1679 – 23 December 1725), of the Han Bordered Yellow Banner Nian clan, was a consort of the Yongzheng Emperor of China's Qing dynasty.
Life Family background Father: Nian Xialing (), served as the governor () of Huguang, and held the title of a first class duke () Five elder brothers Fifth elder brother: Nian Gengyao (年羹尧; 1679–1726) One sister
Kangxi era The date of birth of the future Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu and her personal name are unknown. She entered the Forbidden City in 1711, and became a secondary consort (側福晉) to Yinzhen, the future Yongzheng Emperor. On 15 April 1715, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter, who died at the age of two in June or July 1717. On 30 June 1720, she gave birth to her second child, a son, Fuyi (福宜), who died on 9 February 1721. On 27 November 1721, she gave birth to her third child, another son, Fuhui (福惠), who died on 11 October 1728.
Yongzheng era The Kangxi Emperor died, and Yinzhen ascended to the throne on 27 December 1722. On 28 March 1723, she was given the rank of "Noble Consort" (貴妃). On 12 June 1723, she gave birth to her fourth child and third son, Fupei (福沛). On 19 December 1725, she was elevated to "Imperial Noble Consort" (皇貴妃). She died on 27 December 1725, and was given the posthumous title of "Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu" (敦肅皇貴妃). She was interred in the Tai Mausoleum of the Western Qing tombs.
Titles During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1661–1722): Lady Nian (年氏) Secondary Consort (; from 1711) During the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor (r. 1722–1735): Noble Consort (; from 28 March 1723),The corresponding date in the Chinese calendar is the 22nd day of the 2nd month of the 1st year of the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (雍正元年 二月 二十二日). third rank imperial consort Imperial Noble Consort (; from 19 December 1725),The corresponding date in the Chinese calendar is the 15th day of the 11th month of the 3rd year of the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (雍正三年 十一月 十五日). second rank imperial consort Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu (; from December 1725)
Issue As Secondary Consort: Unnamed daughter (15 April 1715 – June/July 1717), the Yongzheng Emperor's fourth daughter Fuyi (; 30 June 1720 – 9 February 1721), the Yongzheng Emperor's seventh son Fuhui (), Prince Huai of the First Rank (懷親王; 27 November 1721 – 11 October 1728), the Yongzheng Emperor's eighth son As Noble Consort: Fupei (; 12 June 1723 – ?), the Yongzheng Emperor's ninth son
In popular culture Portrayed by Pao Cheng-Fang in Legend of YungChing (1997) Portrayed by Chang Lin in Yongzheng Dynasty (1999) Portrayed by Tong Liya in Palace (2011) Portrayed by Lu Meifang in Scarlet Heart (2011) Portrayed by Jiang Xin in Empresses in the Palace (2011) Portrayed by Nancy Wu in Gilded Chopsticks (2014) Portrayed by Li Shaminzi in Love in the Imperial Palace (2017)
See also Royal and noble ranks of the Qing dynasty Imperial Chinese harem system#Qing
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