Wu Zetian
founding empress of Zhou dynasty (r. 690–705); de facto ruler of Tang dynasty from 665 to 690
Birth
February 20, 624
Guangyuan, People's Republic of China
Death
December 20, 705
Luoyang, People's Republic of China
Other Names
Zetian dasheng huanghou, Wuzetian, Wu mei, shunsheng huanghou, Empress Consort Wu, Empress Wu, Wu Zhao
