| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 马氏, 馬氏, Mǎ Shì |
| Nickname | Daughter of Ma Rong & Wife of Yuan Wei (马融之女 / 太傅袁隗妻) |
| Other name | Mã thị |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | c. 130s AD |
| Birth Place | Maoling, Fufeng Commandery (扶风茂陵; Xingping, Shaanxi) |
| Death Reason | Natural causes |
| FAMILY | |
| Spouse | |
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| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Eastern Han Dynasty |
| Battles | None |
Biography & Historical Record
Lady Ma (马氏, 馬氏, Mã thị; c. 130s–?) was a distinguished noblewoman and literary intellect of late Eastern Han. She was the daughter of Ma Rong (马融), the supreme classical Confucian scholar of the era, and married Grand Tutor Yuan Wei (袁隗) of the renowned Ru’nan Yuan clan (Four Generations of Three Ducal Ministers).
Endowed with profound erudition, quick wit, and deep grounding in the Confucian Classics, Lady Ma’s wedding ceremony was celebrated in historical lore. When Yuan Wei playfully tested her knowledge on their wedding night, her brilliant and poetic retorts left the future Grand Tutor in profound admiration. She managed the vast Yuan household with upright dignity and virtue.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Noble Matriarchs of Han: In historical and literary contexts, Lady Ma (马氏) symbolizes the union of the two greatest cultural and political lineages of the Han Empire: the Fufeng Ma scholars and the Ru’nan Yuan ministers.
Lady Ma (马氏) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Fufeng Scholarly Heritage
Born to classical master Ma Rong, mastering literature and rites.
Marriage to Yuan Wei
Weds Yuan Wei, famed for witty and learned exchanges during nuptials.
See historical sources cited below.
Key Relationships
Family
In Historical Accounts
- Hou Hanshu (后汉书): Volume 84 (Biographies of Exemplary Women, citing Shishuo Xinyu): "Yuan Wei's wife was the daughter of Ma Rong. She was talented, articulate, and profound in learning."
In History
Summary
- Lady Ma (马氏, Mã thị) was a daughter of Ma Rong and wife of Yuan Wei.
Historical Record
- Hou Hanshu Volume 84.
- Shishuo Xinyu (Virtuous Conduct).
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