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She was born during the Tang Dynasty
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She was born in 624 CE
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in 649 the emperor died so Wu Zhao was sent to live in a buddist nunnery.
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He had a stroke so she took over many of his duties.
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She appointed her son to be emperor.
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When the emperor had a stroke he soon died and left Wu Zhao in charge.
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Wu Zhao did not want to be the "power behind the throne" so she declared herself the emperor.
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the Tang dynasty ended