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    Wu Zetian - Wikipedia
    Born624 · Lizhou, Tang China
    Died16 December 705 (aged 81) · Luoyang, Tang China
    SpouseEmperor Taizong of Tang · Emperor Gaozong of Tang
    FatherWu Shiyue
    Names and titles

    In Chinese history and literature, Wu Zetian (Mandarin pronunciation: [ù tsɤ̌ tʰjɛ́n]) was known by various names and titles. Mention of her in the English language has only increased their number. A difficulty in English tra… See more

    Background and early life

    The Wu family clan originated in Wenshui County, Bingzhou (an ancient name of the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi). Wu Zetian's birthplace is not documented in preserved historical literature and remains disputed. Some scho… See more

    Rise to power

    By early 650, Consort Wu was a concubine of Emperor Gaozong, and she had the title Zhaoyi, the highest ranking concubine of the nine concubines in the second rank. Wu progressively gained immeasurable influence o… See more

    As empress regnant

    In 690, Wu had Emperor Ruizong yield the throne to her and established the Zhou dynasty, with herself as the imperial ruler (Huangdi).
    The early part of her reign was characteriz… See more

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