Tag: royal harems
The Most Prolific King in Vietnam: 142 Children, 43 Wives, and a Secret Potion
In Vietnamese feudal history, the Nguyen Emperor had a total of 43 wives, who bore him an astonishing 142 children. This included 78 princes and 64 princesses, a truly remarkable royal family. Who was this prolific emperor, and how did he come to have such a large family?