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Empress Wu Zetian's Life in Weeks
The only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress regnant. She ruled the Tang dynasty and her own Zhou dynasty for over 40 years, expanding the empire and promoting Buddhism.
Empress Wu Zetian's 4,265 Weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Entered the imperial court as a concubine of Emperor Taizong
Became empress consort to Emperor Gaozong
Began effectively ruling China as Emperor Gaozong's health declined
Proclaimed herself Emperor of the Zhou dynasty
Abdicated the throne and died shortly after
Legacy
Became the only woman to rule China as emperor in her own right, expanding the empire's territory, reforming the civil service examination system, and overseeing a cultural golden age.
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