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Empress Wu Zetian's Life in Weeks

The only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress regnant. She ruled the Tang dynasty and her own Zhou dynasty for over 40 years, expanding the empire and promoting Buddhism.

0624–0705 Chinese Empress 4,265 weeks (82 years)

Empress Wu Zetian's 4,265 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,265
Total Weeks
29,855
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
82
Years

Key Milestones

Age 14 · Week ~728

Entered the imperial court as a concubine of Emperor Taizong

Age 31 · Week ~1,612

Became empress consort to Emperor Gaozong

Age 41 · Week ~2,132

Began effectively ruling China as Emperor Gaozong's health declined

Age 66 · Week ~3,432

Proclaimed herself Emperor of the Zhou dynasty

Age 81 · Week ~4,212

Abdicated the throne and died shortly after

Legacy

Became the only woman to rule China as emperor in her own right, expanding the empire's territory, reforming the civil service examination system, and overseeing a cultural golden age.

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