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Also Known As Xiaoqin Xianhuanghou β€’ Xitaihou β€’ Yehenara β€’ Empress Dowager β€’ The Dragon Lady β€’ Tz’u-hsi
Born November 29, 1835 β€’ Beijing β€’ China
Died November 15, 1908 (aged 72) β€’ Beijing β€’ China β€’ (Anniversary in 2 days)
Notable Family Members son Tongzhi
Role In Boxer Rebellion β€’ Siege of the International Legations

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The empress dowager Cixi, c. 1904, late Qing dynasty, China.
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