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638
Wu Zhao becomes concubine of Emperor Taizong.
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654
Wu Zhao gives birth to daughter who is murdered; Gaozong's wife found guilty.
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683
Wu Zhao takes power when Gaozong dies.
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690
Wu Zhao proclaims herself Empress Wu Zetian, ruling under her own authority.
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697
Wu Zetian begins to lose power over court and country.
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705
Death of Wu Zetian, only female emperor of China.