Ma Xiguang's wife

Ma Xiguang's wife (name unknown) was the consort of Ma Xiguang, the fourth ruler of the Ma Chu dynasty of China.

Little is known about her historically — not even her name. She became Ma Chu's princess after Ma Xiguang assumed the title of prince after the death of the latter's older brother Ma Xifan in 947.[1] Another older brother of Ma Xiguang's, Ma Xi'e, objected and attacked Chu's capital Changsha in 950, and the city fell in early 951.[2] She, Ma Xiguang, and one or more sons hid at Ci Hall (慈堂), but were eventually discovered. She was caned to death publicly, and the people of the state mourned her greatly.[3]

Notes and references

  1. ^ Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 287.
  2. ^ Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 289.
  3. ^ Spring and Autumn Annals of the Ten Kingdoms, vol. 71.
Chinese nobility
Preceded by Consort to the Ruler of Chu
947-951 		Succeeded by
None as wife of ruler of Chu, Lady Yan as wife of ruler of the region