Ban Jieyu (c. 48–c. 6 BCE)
Ban Jieyu (c. 48–c. 6 bce)
Chinese poet and royal concubine. Born c. 48 bce; died c. 6 bce; great-aunt of Ban Zhao.
A royal concubine to Emperor Cheng of Han dynasty, lost favor and was relegated to serving dowager empress. Her indignation informed her poetry, including "Resentful Song," which was inscribed on a round fan.
See also Women in World History.
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DIED: 770, T'an-chou, China
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