Wu Zetian
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Wu Zetian
Summary
Wu Zetian is a human[1]. She was born in Guangyuan[2]. She was born on February 17, 624[3]. She passed away in Luoyang[4]. She died on December 16, 705[5]. She worked as an empress consort[6], poet[7], and empress regnant[8]. She ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,126 views/month, #4,753 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Guangyuan[2], Wu Zetian…
- Wu Zetian died in Luoyang[4].
- Wu Zetian was born on February 17, 624[3].
- Wu Zetian died on December 16, 705[5].
- Wu Zetian is buried at Qianling Mausoleum[10].
- Wu Zetian's father was Wu Shihuo[11].
- Wu Zetian's mother was Yang[12].
- Wu Zetian was married to Emperor Gaozong of Tang[13].
- A child of Wu Zetian was Li Hong[14].
- A child of Wu Zetian was Li Xian[15].
- A child of Wu Zetian was Emperor Zhongzong of Tang[16].
- A child of Wu Zetian was Emperor Ruizong of Tang[17].
- A child of Wu Zetian was Princess Taiping[18].
- A child of Wu Zetian was Princess Si of Anding[19].
- Wu Zetian held citizenship in Tang dynasty[20].
- Wu Zetian held citizenship in Zhou dynasty (690–705)[21].
- Chinese was Wu Zetian's native language[22].
- Wu Zetian is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[23].
- Wu Zetian worked as an empress consort[6].
- Wu Zetian worked as a poet[7].
- Wu Zetian's professions included empress regnant[8].
- Wu Zetian's field of work was poetry[24].
- Wu Zetian held the position of Emperor of China[25].
- Wu Zetian's religion is recorded as Buddhism[26].
- Wu Zetian is recorded as female[27].
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Origins and Family
Wu Zetian's place of birth was Guangyuan[2]. She was born on February 17, 624[3]. Her father was Wu Shihuo[11]. Her mother was Yang[12]. She is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[23]. Chinese was her native language[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include empress consort[6], poet[7], and empress regnant[8]. Wu Zetian's field of work was poetry[24]. She held the position of Emperor of China[25].
Personal Life
Among Wu Zetian's spouses was Emperor Gaozong of Tang[13]. Children include Li Hong[14], 0652–0675[28], of Tang dynasty[29]; Li Xian[15], a historian[30], 0653–0684[31], of Tang dynasty[32]; Emperor Zhongzong of Tang[16], a monarch[33], 0656–0710[34], of Tang dynasty[35]; Emperor Ruizong of Tang[17], a sovereign[36], 0662–0716[37], of Tang dynasty[38]; Princess Taiping[18], a politician[39], 0665–0713[40], of Tang dynasty[41]; and Princess Si of Anding[19], 0654–0654[42]. Her religion is recorded as Buddhism[26].
Death and Burial
Wu Zetian died on December 16, 705[5]. She died in Luoyang[4]. The cause of death was disease[43]. Burial took place at Qianling Mausoleum[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Wu Zetian include Chinese characters of Empress Wu[44], founded in 0689[45] and Wu Hou[46], an impact crater[47].
Why It Matters
Wu Zetian ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,126 views/month, #4,753 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for her include Chinese characters of Empress Wu[44], founded in 0689[45] and Wu Hou[46], an impact crater[47].
FAQs
Where was Wu Zetian born?
Wu Zetian's place of birth was Guangyuan[2].
Where did Wu Zetian die?
Wu Zetian died in Luoyang[4].
Who were Wu Zetian's parents?
Wu Zetian's father was Wu Shihuo[11]. Wu Zetian's mother was Yang[12].
Who was Wu Zetian married to?
Wu Zetian's spouses include Emperor Gaozong of Tang[13].
What did Wu Zetian do for work?
Wu Zetian worked as empress consort[6], poet[7], and empress regnant[8].