Concubine An


Concubine An was a consort of Jiaqing Emperor.

Life

Concubine An was a member of a prominent Gūwalgiya clan belonging to the Plain White Banner. Concubine An was incorporated into the Bordered Yellow Banner. Her personal name wasn't recorded in history.
Concubine An was born on the 1 March 1785.

Jiaqing era

Lady Guwalgiya entered Forbidden City in 1801 after thriennial Elegant Women Selection and was given a title "First Class Female Attendant An". Her residence in the Forbidden City was Palace of Earthly Honor. "Draft History of Qing" mentions that First Class Female Attendant An didn't receive her promotional document. She remained childless during Jiaqing era and was never promoted.

Daoguang era

In August 1821, Lady Guwalgiya was promoted to "Dowager Concubine An". She lived together with Concubine Rong and Consort Xin in the Eastern Longevity Palace. Concubine An died on 29 July 1837 at 3 am and was interred in Chang Mausoleum in Western Qing tombs.