Noble Yun

American Noble Lady, 18th century—1805, name unknown, a noble lady of the Qianqing Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. The main sources of her biographical information include the "Aisin Gioro Genealogy · Xingyuan Jiqing" and "Palace Miscellanea · Palace Reports Archive," along with records compiled by Tang Bangzhi. Her clan background is not detailed, and there are no records of her educational background or family relations.

According to the "Aisin Gioro Genealogy · Xingyuan Jiqing," in the ninth year of Qianqing (1804), during the selection for the Outer Eight Banners, Lady Yun was chosen to enter the palace, officially becoming a Noble Lady. Subsequently, she performed the responsibilities and rituals associated with her position within the court system. Specific details about her education and upbringing have not been publicly recorded.

The "Palace Miscellanea · Palace Reports Archive" records that on the 18th day of the seventh month of the tenth year of Qianqing (1805), at the hour of Mao, Lady Yun was moved into Yikun Palace; on the 19th day of that month at the hour of Yin, she fell seriously ill and died, and was removed from Yikun Palace at the hour of Mao. Concerning her funeral, it was noted that her funeral rites were the same as those of Lady Li. Later in the same year, the court continued to carry out funeral procedures for her; the burial was completed by December 11th, and she was laid to rest in Changling Consort’s burial park. On November 23rd, her body was temporarily moved to Jian Hall, with the main inner courtyard officials arriving at Jian Hall for rituals including offerings of wine before Lady Yun’s coffin.

All these events are based on palace archives and genealogical records; there are no further details regarding her education, family members, or activities during her lifetime. Her specific status and rank within the Qing imperial hierarchy are classified as "Noble Lady," with no evidence of a higher title or other particular official duties.

References: Tang Bangzhi's "Four Volumes of Qing Royal Family Records." Additionally, the entries mainly cite the "Aisin Gioro Genealogy · Xingyuan Jiqing" and "Palace Miscellanea · Palace Reports Archive."