Fu-Hao is the first prominent lady recorded on Chinese history. She is known to have lived during Shang's era from the late 13rd until early 12nd century B.C., as the wife of the King Wu-Ding. Finally her life as a real person(not fictitious) has been...
Fu-Hao is the first prominent lady recorded on Chinese history. She is known to have lived during Shang's era from the late 13rd until early 12nd century B.C., as the wife of the King Wu-Ding. Finally her life as a real person(not fictitious) has been confirmed upon discovery of her tombstone. Fu-Hao was born as a royal family member during the Shang era and later became the wife of the King Wu-Ding. Her family name was Zi but followed the dynasty rule of adding a feminine prefix, making her last name, Hao. After her tombstone was located along with her grave, she was recognized as the oldest Chinese lady whose real life had been identified in written histories.
Fu-Hao is now perceived as the queen who took control of Feud-land, hoated royal rituals, and bravely led generals and soldiers to a victorious battle. Her superactive involvements in political, economic, social, and cultural events are manifested in a number of beeds, tools, pottery, and bonic equipments, which were found in her graveyard. Her husband cared for her so much but she suffered from many illnesses to death in later life. She was finally buried in the south yard of the royal palace.