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Wu Zhao was born in the city Guangyuan china.
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At 14, she became a junior concubine of the emperor Taizong. Her beauty and intelligence soon attracted his attention, and his son’s. She was given privileges, which gave her insights into court procedures.
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In 660 CE, Gaozong had a stroke, so Wu Zhao took over many of his duties. She had the intelligence, experience and skills to do so