| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 东乡公主, 東鄉公主, Dōngxiāng Gōngzhǔ |
| Nickname | Princess of Cao Wei (曹魏东乡公主) |
| Other name | Đông Hương công chúa |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | c. 200s AD |
| Birth Place | Ye, Wei Commandery (邺城; Handan, Hebei) |
| Death Reason | Natural causes |
| FAMILY | |
| Father | |
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| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Cao Wei Dynasty |
| Battles | None |
Biography & Historical Record
Princess Dongxiang (东乡公主, 東鄉公主, Đông Hương công chúa; c. 200s–?) was an imperial princess of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms era. She was the daughter of Emperor Wen of Wei, Cao Pi (曹丕), and the renowned beauty Empress Wenzhao (Zhenji), making her the full elder sister of Emperor Ming, Cao Rui (曹叡).
Born in the cultural center of Ye during the height of the Jian’an literary flourishing, Princess Dongxiang was renowned for her aristocratic elegance, virtuous conduct, and poetic sensibilities inherited from her mother. Following Cao Pi’s establishment of the Wei dynasty in 220 AD, she was formally enfeoffed as Princess of Dongxiang.
Despite the tragic demise of her mother in 221 AD, Princess Dongxiang remained deeply cherished by her brother Cao Rui during his imperial reign, enjoying high imperial reverence and estates in the Wei capital of Luoyang.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Imperial Daughters of Wei: While historical focus centers on Cao Rui’s succession, Princess Dongxiang (东乡公主) represents the royal progeny of Cao Pi and Zhenji who symbolized the sovereign majesty of the Cao court.
Princess Dongxiang (东乡公主) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Birth in Ye City
Born to Cao Pi and Lady Zhen in the administrative capital of northern China.
Enfeoffment as Imperial Princess
Awarded title of Princess of Dongxiang upon founding of Cao Wei.
See historical sources cited below.
Key Relationships
Family
In Historical Accounts
- Sanguozhi (三国志): Volume 5 (Book of Wei 5, Empress Wenzhao): "Lady Zhen bore Emperor Ming [Cao Rui] and Princess Dongxiang."
In History
Summary
- Princess Dongxiang (东乡公主, Đông Hương công chúa) was an imperial princess of Cao Wei and daughter of Cao Pi and Zhenji.
Historical Record
- Sanguozhi Volume 5 (Biographies of Empresses and Consorts).
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