Guo Shengtong was an empress during the Eastern Han dynasty.
11 Facts About Guo Shengtong
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Guo Shengtong was the second wife and first empress of Emperor Guangwu, the founder of Eastern Han.
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Guo Shengtong eventually lost her husband's favor and was deposed in 41 in favor of his first wife, Yin Lihua.
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Guo Shengtong's father Guo Chang was a major landowner in the Zhen'ding Commandery.
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Guo Shengtong became a regional power in his principality and nearby commanderies.
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In 25, after Liu Xiu proclaimed himself emperor of a restored Han dynasty, Guo Shengtong was created an imperial consort.
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Empress Guo Shengtong would be one of the empresses who would give birth to the most princes in Han history, as she gave birth to five sons.
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Guo Shengtong continuously complained about her lack of favor, which made Emperor Guangwu angry.
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In 44, Prince Fu's principality was moved to Pei, and Princess Dowager Guo Shengtong went with him.
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In 50, Princess Dowager Guo Shengtong's mother died, and Emperor Guangwu personally attended her wake and burial.
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Guo Shengtong posthumously created Guo Chang, Princess Dowager Guo's father, a marquess and had his casket reburied with honors with his wife.