Empress Dowager Cixi, born as Yehonala Wanzhen, was a significant political figure in the late Qing Dynasty. She was born on November 29, 1835, and died on November 15, 1908. Empress Dowager Cixi played a crucial role in the political stage of the late Qing Dynasty, serving as the regent for 47 years and profoundly influencing the politics, economy, and culture of the Qing Dynasty.