Wu Zhao's life

  • 638

    Wu Zhao becomes concubine of Emperor Taizong.

  • 654

    Wu Zhao gives birth to daughter who is murdered; Gaozong's wife found guilty.

  • 683

    Wu Zhao takes power when Gaozong dies.

  • 690

    Wu Zhao proclaims herself Empress Wu Zetian, ruling under her own authority.

  • 697

    Wu Zetian begins to lose power over court and country.

  • 705

    Death of Wu Zetian, only female emperor of China.

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