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Period: 624 to 705
Wu Zhao Dynasty
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649
Emperor died
In 649 CE the emperor died O Wu Zhao was sent to a nursery -
660
Wu Zhao took over
In 660 CE Gaozong had a stoke so Wu Zhao took over many of his duties proving that she was very smart -
683
Gaozong Died
In 683 CE Gaozong died so Wu Zhao appointed one of his sons who was too independent for her liking so she appointed another son who she had more control over -
690
Wu Zhao is emperor
In 690 CE Wu Zhao decided to stop bein the power behind the throne and appointed herself empress and set up her own dynasty -
705
Wu Zhao dies
In 705 CE Wu Zhao dies after controlling the empire for almost half a century