Hsinbyume


Princess Hsinbyume was crown princess of Burma from 1808 to 1812, and first wife of King Bagyidaw of Konbaung dynasty. She married Bagyidaw when he was Prince of Sagaing on February 9, 1803. Hsinbyume and the King Bagyidaw were cousins, as they both were the grandchildren of King Bodawpaya.

Life

Hsinpyume was a daughter of Prince of Pyay Sīridhammarājā and his consort Princess of Myaydoo. She was wedded to the 18-year-old Prince of Sagaing on 9 February 1803. Her full regnal title was Sīrisumahācandādevī. She became the Crown Princess when her husband Prince of Sagaing selected as Crown Prince by his grandfather King Bodawpaya in 1808.
In 1812, Hsinbyume died seven days after the birth of Setkya Prince in Mingun near Ava. The crown prince built a beautiful white stupa in memory of his first wife named Hsinbyume Pagoda at Mingun. He took on five more queens as crown prince. He was promoted his third wife Me Nu as new Crown Princess and later chief queen when Bagyidaw ascended the throne on 5 June 1819.
Her son, Prince Setkya was executed by King Tharrawaddy on 4 April 1839.