Consort Yeo (1393–1413) was an imperial concubine of the Yongle Emperor. [1]
Lady of Handsome Fairness Yeo 呂婕妤 | |
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Born | 1393 Kingdom of Joseon |
Died | 1413 Beijing | (aged 19–20)
Spouse | Yongle Emperor |
Clan | Yeo (여; 呂) |
Father | Yeo Gwi-jin (여귀진; 呂貴眞) |
She was from Korea. She became a member of the imperial harem of the Yongle Emperor in 1409. In 1410, the emperor's favorite concubine, Consort Gongxianxian, died. In 1413, Lady Yeo was arrested on order of the emperor, accused of having murdered Consort Gongxianxian by use of poison. She was tortured to death for murder. All her eunuchs and maids were executed as accomplices as well.
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