Yi Jiang
Yi Jiang (11th century BC), was a Chinese queen and government minister. She was married to King Wu of Zhou (r. 1046–1043 BC).
She was the first daughter of the Great Duke of Qi, of the Lü lineage of the Jiang clan of Qi (邑姜 姜姓 呂氏).
She is acknowledged to have had influence over the affairs of state. Her spouse the king appointed her as one of his nine government ministers, an appointment which is confirmed in records.[1]
She, Fu Hao and lady Nanzi belonged to the few politically influential women in China prior to Queen Dowager Xuan.[1]
Issue
- Prince Song (王子誦; 1060–1020 BC), ruled as King Cheng of Zhou from 1042 to 1021 BC
- Third son, Prince Yu (王子虞), ruled as the Marquis of Tang from 1042 BC
References
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