Wu

WUZETIAN

  • Feb 17, 625

    Born

    Estimated date of birth
  • Dec 12, 637

    Recruited into Taizong's court

    Starting point of her power
  • Period: Dec 12, 655 to

    Empress of Emperor Gaozong of Tang

  • Feb 20, 705

    Loss of power

    Forced to yield power to her son Emperor Zhongzhong
  • Dec 16, 705

    Death

    Estimated date of death
  • Taizong's death

  • Period: to

    Becomes Empress Regent

    Becomes Empress Regent of Zhongzhong of Tang
  • Period: to Dec 12, 705

    Founded Zhou Dynasty

    Became Empress Regent Shenshen