Empress Ma (Han dynasty)

Empress Ma (馬皇后, personal name unknown) (late 30s – August 16, 79), formally Empress Mingde (明德皇后, literally, "the understanding and virtuous empress"), was an empress during the Eastern Han Dynasty from 8 April 60 until 75, then empress dowager from that year till her death. Her husband was Emperor Ming of Han.

Not to be confused with Empress Ma (Southern Han) or Empress Ma (Northern Han).
In this Chinese name, the family name is Ma (馬).
Empress Ma
SpouseEmperor Ming of Han
IssueEmperor Zhang of Han (foster son)
FatherGeneral Ma Yuan
MotherLady Lìn (藺夫人)
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