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34-991: Fuxing may refer to: Fu star (福星), or Fuxing, Chinese deity Fuxing (train) (复兴号, meaning "Rejuvenation"), China Standardized EMU operated by China Railway High-speed (CRH) Fuxing Road (disambiguation) Chinese compound surname (複姓) Mainland China [ edit ] Fuxing, Li County, in Li County , Hunan Taiwan [ edit ] Fuxing, Changhua (福興鄉), township in Changhua County Fuxing District, Taoyuan (復興區), aboriginal district in Taoyuan Fuxing Islet (復興嶼), Lieyu Township, Kinmen County Fuxing Radio (復興廣播電台), radio station in Taipei See also [ edit ] Fucking (disambiguation) Fuqing ,

68-453: A calabash gourd filled with the elixir of life . He is sometimes conflated with Master Lao and immortals in Taoist theology. Court dwarf Several dwarfs to have had their histories recorded were employed as court dwarfs . They were owned and traded amongst people of the court, and delivered as gifts to fellow kings and queens. Court dwarfs were made to stand right next to

102-514: A Ming dynasty Taoist myth, the star of fortune is associated with Yang Cheng ( Chinese : 楊成 ), a governor of Daozhou in the Tang dynasty . Yang Cheng risked his life attempting to convince the emperor to free court dwarfs kept as slaves. After his death, the people built a temple to commemorate him, and over time he came to be considered the personification of good fortune. Fuxing is generally depicted in scholar's dress with golden trim, holding

136-537: A county-level city of Fuzhou in Fujian Province, People's Republic of China Fuxinggang metro station , a metro station of Taipei Metro Nanjing Fuxing metro station , a metro station of Taipei Metro Zhongxiao Fuxing metro station , a metro station of Taipei Metro Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Fuxing . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

170-512: A freed-maid Andromeda who measured the same. Sima Qian wrote of court dwarfs. He wrote about You Zan, a court dwarf under the "First Emperor of Qin" who reigned from 259 to 210 B.C.E. In one passage he described You taking pity on guards standing in the rain outside a banquet. It is said that the emperor overheard You's conversation with them and ordered a changing of the guards so that they could rest inside. Martin Monestier claims that

204-472: A scroll, on which is sometimes written the character "Fu" (福). He may also be seen holding a child, or surrounded by children. He is sometimes conflated with Caishen , the chinese god of wealth. The star of Lu (祿), or Luxing ( Chinese : 祿星 ; pinyin : lùxīng ), corresponds to Mizar (ζ Ursa Majoris), or in traditional Chinese astronomy , the sixth star in the Wenchang constellation (文昌六). Like

238-423: A specific court, dwarfs usually had a permanent function and were registered in the personnel rolls as "court dwarf", "personal dwarf" or "chamber dwarf". This enabled them to play an important role in ceremonial culture and gave them close access to the ruler. This close relationship led to multiple roles beyond the foolish task as a natural clown. Court dwarfs served as a substitute for children or even diplomats. At

272-538: The Emperor Xuanzong constructed a "Resting Place for Desirable Monsters" where dwarfs were included among the "monsters." Emperor Wu Di, who reigned during the Western Han dynasty , imported numerous dwarfs to act as slaves and jesters. Yang Cheng, a provincial governor, intervened to help them. He told the emperor that little people were his subjects rather than slaves and should be treated as such. Wu Di

306-592: The French Revolution —passing in and out of Paris as an infant in a nurse's arms, but with dispatches, dangerous to carry, in Richebourg's baby-wrappings. He died in Paris in 1846, at the age of 90. British tradition has its earliest dwarf mentioned in the old ballad which begins "In Arthur's court Tom Thumb did live"; and on this evidence the prototype of the modern Tom Thumb is alleged to have lived at

340-466: The 16th and 17th centuries. Of European court dwarfs, the most famous were those of Philip IV of Spain , the hunchbacks whose features have been painted by Diego Velázquez . One of them was Maria Bárbola , who was employed as Enana de la Reina , the official dwarf of the queen, between 1651 and 1700. She was far from the only one, and the Queen's Household employed several, among them Juana de Aunon ,

374-526: The Female Jester'), employed with queen Maria Eleonora , Annika Kollberg (or 'Little Midget Annika') employed with queen Hedvig Eleonora , and Anders Luxemburg with Charles XII of Sweden . The court dwarfs were normally not given wages but only clothing, food and room: however, in individual cases some of them, such as the African court dwarf Carl Ulrich, could be given schooling and training in

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408-513: The Polish court during the 18th century, when they had become unfashionable in other courts. Stanislas of Poland owned Nicolas Ferry ("Bébé") (1741–1764), who measured 2 feet 9 inches (0.84 m). He was one of three dwarf children of peasant parents in the Vosges. He died in 1764, at the age of 24. The Spanish Royal Court was famed for its court dwarfs, and employed many during

442-460: The Queen's wish; and the two together measured only 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 m) They had nine children, five of whom, who lived, were of ordinary stature. Edmund Waller celebrated the nuptials, Evelyn designated the husband as the "compendium of a man", and Lely painted them hand in hand. Gibson was miniature painter to Charles I, and drawing-master to the daughters of James II , Queens Mary II and Anne , when they were children. Gibson

476-607: The Swedish Royal Court from the mid 16th-century, when the female court dwarfs "Lilla Gunnel" ('Little Gunnel') and Fedossa from Russia were in service of Princess Sophia of Sweden . The Polish princess Catherine Jagiellon (1526–1583), married to the Swedish John III , duke of Finland and later king of Sweden, had a close confidante in Dorothea Ostrelska , a dwarf woman. Dosieczka, as she

510-627: The author of Vathek and builder of Fonthill Abbey . He was rather too big to be flung from one guest to another, as used to be the custom at dinners in earlier days when a dwarf was a "necessity" for every noble family. Court dwarfs existed in Poland from at least the 16th century, when the Polish princesses Catherine Jagiellon and Sophia Jagiellon both had court dwarf of their own Agnieszka (courtier) and Dorothea Ostrelska , who accompanied them to Sweden and Germany respectively when they left Poland to marry. Court dwarfs were still in existence at

544-439: The court of King Edgar . Of historically documented English dwarfs, the first appears to be John Jarvis 2 feet (0.61 m), who was a page to Queen Mary I . Her brother King Edward VI had his dwarf called Xit. A dwarf at the court of James VI and I , Christian Steward, was given £20 in 1616 for her journey to Scotland. The first English dwarf of whom there is any substantial history is Jeffrey Hudson (1619–1682). He

578-399: The earliest historic times dwarfs attracted attention, and there was much competition on the part of kings and the wealthy to obtain dwarfs as attendants. Ancient Egypt saw dwarfs as being people with significant sacred associations, so owning a dwarf gave a person high social stature. Julia, the niece of Augustus, had a dwarf named Conopas 2 feet 4 inches (0.71 m) high, and

612-521: The end of their career, these privileged dwarfs would usually receive a pension and other benefits. A favourite dwarf of Peter the Great received a state funeral including miniature horses and a "small priest". Richebourg (1756–1846), was only 23 inches (0.58 m) tall. He began life as a servant in the Orleans family. In later years he was their pensioner. He is said to have been put to strange use in

646-411: The far right), just as Chinese characters are traditionally written from right to left. The star of Fu (福), or Fuxing ( Chinese : 福星 ; pinyin : fúxīng ; lit. 'Star of fortune'), corresponds to the planet Jupiter . According to folkloric beliefs, the planet is believed to be auspicious and would bring prosperity to those who receive its light. Alternatively, according to

680-487: The fortunes of the court in the English Civil War , and is said to have been a captain of horse, earning the nickname of "strenuous Jeffrey" for his activity. He fought two duels—one with a turkey-cock, a battle recorded by Davenant, and a second with Mr Crofts, who came to the meeting with a squirt gun, but who in the more serious encounter which ensued was shot dead by little Hudson, who fired from horseback,

714-511: The king or queen in a royal court during public appearances and ceremonies. Because they were so small, the king appeared much larger and visually enhanced his powerful position. Along with those court jesters who were professional entertainers and clowns, some court dwarfs were also classed among "naturals" (i.e., intellectually disabled ), rousing amusement due both to their unusual bodies and behavior. Their appearance also invoked mythology and magical beings such as kobolds and elves . From

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748-465: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fuxing&oldid=1170490752 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Fu star The term is commonly used in Chinese culture to denote

782-408: The other two as the deity dictating one's success in the imperial examinations , and therefore success in the imperial bureaucracy. The star of Lu is usually depicted in the dress of a mandarin . The star of Shou , or Shouxing ( Chinese : 壽星 ; pinyin : Shòuxing ; lit. 'Star of longevity'), corresponds to the star α Carinae ( Canopus ). It is also called the "star of

816-473: The rulers and nobles tried to command as many dwarfs as possible. Natalya Alexeyevna of Russia , a sister of Tsar Peter the Great , was recorded to have had 93 court dwarfs, while the Spanish royal court housed 70 dwarfs in the period from 1563 to 1700. People with dwarfism were recruited from all over Europe and were used as a popular gift to other rulers. While jesters were often only temporarily present at

850-464: The saddle putting him on a level with his antagonist. Twice was Jeffrey made prisoner—once by the Dunkirkers as he was returning from France, whither he had been on homely business for the Queen; the second time was when he fell into the hands of Turkish pirates. His sufferings during this latter captivity made him, he declared, grow, and in his thirtieth year, having been of the same height since he

884-598: The sisters Genoveva and Catalina Bazan and Bernarda Blasco. They had a privileged position with their own servants, and acted as playmates of the royal children. The era of the court dwarfs in Spain ended in the year of 1700, when the new king Philip V of Spain modernized the Spanish Royal Court by abolishing several posts he deemed outdated and was by then unfashionable in other parts of Europe, such as jesters, fools and court dwarfs. Court dwarfs are noted at

918-421: The south pole" in Chinese astronomy, and is believed to control the lifespans of mortals. According to legend, he was carried in his mother's womb for ten years before being born, and was already an old man when delivered. He is recognized by his high, domed forehead and the peach which he carries as a symbol of immortality . The longevity god is usually shown smiling and friendly, and he may sometimes be carrying

952-456: The star of Fortune, it also came to be personified, and is believed to be Zhang Xian who lived during the Later Shu dynasty. The character "Lu" specifically refers to the salary of a government official. As such, the star of Lu is considered the deity of prosperity, rank, and influence. He is often depicted holding a Ruyi scepter . The star of Lu is also worshipped separately from

986-415: The three attributes of a good life. Statues of these three gods are found on the facades of folk religion's temples, ancestral shrines , in homes and many Chinese-owned shops, often on small altars with a glass of water, an orange or other auspicious offerings, especially during Chinese New Year . Traditionally, they are arranged right to left ( Shou on the left of the viewer, Lu in the middle, and Fu on

1020-513: Was from Cumberland and began his career as a page, first in a "gentle", next in the royal family, died in 1690, in his seventy-fifth year, and is buried in St Paul's, Covent Garden . The last court dwarf in England was Coppernin , who was in the service of the princess (Augusta) of Wales, the mother of George III . The last dwarf retainer in a gentleman's family was the one kept by Mr Beckford ,

1054-476: Was known, was one of the only members of Catherine's entourage that she kept with her while imprisoned by king Eric XIV of Sweden as a result of her husband, the king's brother, rebelling against the crown. Dosieczka was a favorite and confidante of Catherine also after the latter became queen of Sweden. Court dwarfs were a part of the Swedish Royal Court during the entire 17th-century, often as jesters, and several are noted, such as "Narrinnan Elisabet" ('Elisabet

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1088-500: Was moved and released the dwarfs. Yang Cheng was deified and worshipped by some of their families. Yang Cheng's image was worshipped for centuries. The practice of keeping court dwarfs persisted as well. Chinese emperors were able to import dwarfs via the Silk Road . This practice persisted at least until the Tang dynasty . As the courts of Europe were constantly competing not only in politics but also in terms of representation,

1122-710: Was nine, he steadily increased until he was 3 feet 9 inches (1.14 m). At the Restoration, he returned to England, where he lived on a pension granted him by the Duke of Buckingham. He was later accused of participation in the Popish Plot and was imprisoned in the Gate House. He was released and shortly after died at the age of 63. Contemporary with Hudson were the two other dwarfs of Henrietta Maria, Richard Gibson and his wife Anne. They were married by

1156-465: Was the son of a butcher at Oakham , Rutland, who kept and baited bulls for George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham . Neither of Jeffrey's parents was undersized, yet at nine years he measured scarcely 18 inches (0.46 m) though he was gracefully proportioned. At a dinner given by the Duke to Charles I and his queen he was brought in to table in a pie out of which he stepped, and was at once adopted by Queen Henrietta Maria . The little fellow followed

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