Historical records for China in 1861, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Upon the death of the Xianfeng Emperor, his Empress, aged 25, was promoted to the status of Empress Dowager. Although her official title was "Empress Dowager Ci'an", she was popularly known as the "East Empress Dowager" because she lived in the eastern Zhongcui Palace
Upon the death of the Xianfeng Emperor, his Empress, aged 25, was promoted to the status of Empress Dowager
In Rehe Province, while waiting for an astrologically favourable time to transport the emperor's coffin back to Beijing, Cixi conspired with court officials and imperial relatives to seize power
Appointed Co-regent
Succeeds as Emperor of China
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