1. Birth of Zaichun at the imperial palace

    · Pavilion of Beautiful Scenery, Forbidden City, Beijing, Qing dynasty (now China)

    As Consort Yi, Cixi gave birth to Zaichun, the future Tongzhi Emperor, at the imperial palace in Beijing. The article's caption identifies the pavilion as the birth site; coordinates represent the Chuxiu Palace area of the Forbidden City.

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