Wu Zhao a life

  • 624

    Birth

    She was born during the Tang Dynasty
  • 649

    The emperors death

    The emperor died so Wu Zhao moved to a Buddhist nunnery.
  • 660

    Gaozong stroke

    Gaozang had a stroke so Wu Zhao took over many of his duties.
  • 683

    Gaozong dies

    HE finally died in 683CE she appointed one of her sons
  • 690

    Wu Zhao becomes empress

    Wu Zhao had enough of being the power behind the throne so she ended up being the empress.
  • 705

    Wu Zhao dies

    She dies after half a century of ruling ancient china.