People Who Died in 705
Wu Zetian
Empress of the Zhou dynasty
Born
February 17th, 624 1401 years ago
Died
December 16th, 705 1319 years ago — 81 years old
Ruled as the only female emperor in Chinese history during the Zhou dynasty. Ascended to power initially as a concubine of Emperor Gaozong. After his death, took control of the throne and established the Zhou dynasty, which lasted from 690 to 705. Implemented significant reforms in the government and promoted Buddhism as a state religion. Enhanced the civil service examination system, which expanded the meritocratic bureaucracy.
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