Empress Xiaocigao (1575 – 31 October 1603), of the Yehe-Nara clan, personal name Monggo Jerjer, was a wife of Nurhaci.
Life Family background Father: Yangginu (; d. 1583); held the title of beile () Grandfather: Taicu (); held the title of beile () Uncle: Cinggiyanu (; d. 1583); held the title of beile () Two elder brothers First elder brother: Narimbulu (; d. 1609); held the title of beile () Second elder brother: Gintaisi (d. 1619); held the title of beile ()
Wanli era In October or November 1588, Monggo Jerjer married Nurhaci, becoming one of his many wives. On 28 November 1592, she gave birth to Nurhaci's eighth son, Hong Taiji. She died on 31 October 1603.
Chongde era After Hong Taiji proclaimed the Qing dynasty in 1636, he posthumously honored his mother as "Empress Xiaociwu".
Kangxi era In 1662, Monggo Jerjer's posthumous name was changed from "Empress Xiaociwu" to "Empress Xiaocigao", reflecting her status as a wife of Nurhaci (Emperor Gao).
Titles During the reign of the Wanli Emperor (): Lady Yehe-Nara () Consort (; from October/November 1588) Great Consort of the Central Chamber (; from unknown date) During the reign of Hong Taiji (): Empress Xiaociwu (; from 1636) During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (): Empress Xiaocigao (; from 1662)
Issue Hong Taiji (; 28 November 1592 – 21 September 1643), Nurhaci's eighth son; enthroned on 20 October 1626
In popular culture Portrayed by Mak Tsui-han in The Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty (1987) Portrayed by Shi Xiaoqun in Taizu Mishi (2005)
See also
Imperial and noble ranks of the Qing dynasty
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