Yang Guifei
Consort of Xuan Zong, Tang Dynasty
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Yang Guifei was a prominent consort during the Tang dynasty. She gained significant influence and fame due to her relationship with Emperor Xuanzong. Rising from a humble background, she was chosen to be a part of the imperial court and quickly became one of the emperor's favored consorts. Her beauty and poise captivated the emperor, prompting him to elevate her status and grant her various privileges. The love story between Yang Guifei and Emperor Xuanzong is often regarded as a tragic tale of romance and political turmoil, culminating in her death during the An Lushan Rebellion. The relationship and its ensuing events have been immortalized in literature and arts, particularly in poems and operas.
Consorted with Emperor Xuanzong
Influenced Tang imperial politics
Subject of numerous literary works
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