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618
Tang Dynasty
She was born during the Tang Dynasty -
624
Berth of Wu Zhao
She was born in 624 CE -
649
Emperor Died
in 649 the emperor died so Wu Zhao was sent to live in a buddist nunnery. -
660
Gaozong had a stroke
He had a stroke so she took over many of his duties. -
683
Son emperor
She appointed her son to be emperor. -
683
Emperor dies
When the emperor had a stroke he soon died and left Wu Zhao in charge. -
690
Crowned herself
Wu Zhao did not want to be the "power behind the throne" so she declared herself the emperor. -
907
End of Tang dynasty
the Tang dynasty ended