Wu Zetian - Wikipedia
WEBWu Zetian (17 February 624 – 16 December 705), personal name Wu Zhao, was Empress of China from 660 to 705, ruling first through others and then (from 690) in her own right.
Wu Zetian - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 17, 2016 · Empress Wu Zetian (Empress Consort Wu, Wu Hou, Wu Mei Niang, Mei-Niang, and Wu Zhao, l. 624-705 CE, r. 690-704 CE) was the only female emperor of Imperial China. She reigned during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) and was one of the most effective and controversial monarchs in China's history.
Wuhou | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 16, 2024 · The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Last Updated: Apr 16, 2024 • Article History. Wuhou. Wade-Giles romanization: Wu-hou. Original name: Wu Zhao. Also called: Wu Zetian. Born: 624 ce, Wenshui [now in Shanxi province], China. Died: December 16, 705, Luoyang (aged 81) House / Dynasty: Tang Dynasty. Notable Family Members: …
10 Facts About Wu Zetian: The Only Empress of China
WEB22 Jan 2020. The only woman in more than three millennia to rule China in her own right, Wu Zetian (624-705) was also one of the most controversial monarchs in Chinese history. Renowned for her beauty, political acumen and tenacity, she was also manipulative, ruthless and outright murderous.
Wu Zetian: China's Only Female Emperor - ThoughtCo
WEBOct 3, 2019 · Zetian ruled the self-proclaimed “Zhou Dynasty” from 690 C.E. until her death in 705 C.E., in what ultimately became an interlude during the much lengthier Tang dynasty that preceded and followed it. Here's a brief overview of the life of the infamous female emperor, and the legacy she left behind.
Wu Zetian: Tang Dynasty Empress and Emperor - China Highlights
WEBWu Zetian (624–705) was the only female emperor in China's history. She ruled the Tang Dynasty as empress (655–690), and then as Emperor for 15 years, in the seldom-mentioned Zhou Dynasty. During her long reign totaling 50 years, the empire became relatively stable, peaceful, powerful, and prosperous. Emperor and Empress: In China …
Wu Zetian (624–705) | Encyclopedia.com
WEBWu Zetian (624–705) Controversial ruler of Tang China who dominated Chinese politics for half a century, first as empress, then as empress-dowager, and finally as emperor of the Zhou Dynasty (690–705) that she founded . Name variations: Wu Ze-tian; Wu Chao, Wu Hou, or Wu Zhao; Wu Mei or Wu Meiliang; Wu Tse-t'ien, Wo Tsetien, …
Wuhou summary | Britannica
WEBWuhou, or Wu-hou or Wu Zetian, (born 624, Wenshui, Shanxi province, China—died Dec. 16, 705, Louyang), Empress of China during the Tang dynasty. She began her career as the concubine of the emperor Taizong but became the consort of his son. She eliminated her female rivals and became empress in 655.
Wu Zetian: the First and Only Empress of Imperial China
WEBSep 7, 2021 · When Taizong died and Li Zhi became emperor and chose the royal title of Gaozong, one of the first things he did was bring Wu back, not just as a concubine, but as his first concubine. Wu proclaimed herself emperor Wu Zetian, the only woman to sit on the imperial throne in China’s history.
Wu Zetian, The first female empress of China - Ancient History Hub
WEBMay 17, 2023 · Wu Zetian was a remarkable woman who defied societal norms and became the only female emperor in Chinese history. Her reign marked a significant shift in the country’s political landscape and had lasting effects on Chinese society. Despite her accomplishments, she is not as well-known outside of China as she should be.
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