Zhang Yan (empress)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.
Zhang Yan
Empress of the Han dynasty
Empress of the Han dynasty
Tenure192–188 BC
PredecessorEmpress Lü
SuccessorEmpress Lü (Houshao)
Born202 BC?
DiedApril or May 163 BC (aged 38-39)
SpouseEmperor Hui of Han
Names
Zhang Yan
Posthumous name
Empress Xiaohui (孝惠皇后)
FatherZhang Ao, Prince of Zhao
MotherPrincess Yuan of Lu

Zhang Yan[1] (traditional Chinese: 張嫣; simplified Chinese: 张嫣; pinyin: Zhāng Yān; died April or May 163 BC[2]), known formally as Empress Xiaohui (孝惠皇后) was an empress during the Han Dynasty. She was a daughter of Princess Yuan of Lu (the only daughter of Emperor Gao (Liu Bang) and his wife Empress Lü) and her husband Zhang Ao (張敖, son of Zhang Er), the Prince of Zhao and later Marquess of Xuanping.

  1. ^ Lady's Zhang's name was not recorded in official histories. The name "Yan" was found in Shiji Suoyin by Sima Zhen, citing Huangfu Mi
  2. ^ 3rd month of the 17th year of Emperor Wen's reign (indicated as 1st year of Emperor Wen's Hou era), per vol.15 of Zizhi Tongjian. The month corresponds to 15 Apr to 14 May 163 BCE in the proleptic Julian calendar