A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - She was a tough warrior and one of the most highly regarded monarchs of the Shang Dynasty (ca 1600-1046 BC). This article is devoted to Lady Fu Hao (ca. 1200 BC), a remarkable, courageous, and skilled warrior.
Lady Fu Hao - China's First Female General of the Shang Dynasty. Source
China's General Fu Hao is best known for inscriptions on 350 Shang Dynasty oracle bones. The oracle bones are the earliest Chinese written records.
She was born at a time when men dominated Chinese society, and women had their traditional duties in the home.
Instead of staying at home, Lady Fu Hao led military campaigns to protect her kingdom.
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