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The Empress of China (simplified Chinese: 武媚娘传奇; traditional Chinese: 武媚娘傳奇; pinyin: Wǔ Mèiniáng chuánqí) is a 2014 Chinese television series based on events in the 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty, starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian—the only female emperor (empress regnant ...
- Historical Fiction
Empress Wu is considered one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history due to her strong leadership and effective governance, which made China one of the world's most powerful nations.
A historical drama that depicts the life and rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. The series features a large cast of actors, a lavish production, and a mix of romance, intrigue, and drama.
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- 2014-12-21
- Biography, Drama, History
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- She started out as an imperial concubine. Wu Zetian was born into a rich family. Her father Wu Shiyue made sure that she was well-educated – a trait that was uncommon among women.
- She had an affair with the emperor’s son. While Emperor Taizong was still alive, Wu had an affair with his youngest son, Li Zhu (628-683). When Taizong died in 649, Li succeeded him as Emperor Gaozong.
- She may have murdered her own baby. In 654, shortly after she gave birth to a daughter, the baby died. Wu accused Empress Wang – the wife of Emperor Gaozong – of murder.
- She deposed her sons to become empress. Upon the death of Emperor Gaozong in 683, Wu became empress dowager and her son Li Zhe (656-710) took the throne as Emperor Zhongzong.
Jun 24, 2024 · Details. Title: 武媚娘传奇 / Wu Mei Niang Chuan Qi. English title: The Empress of China. Genre: Historical, romance. Episodes: 96. Broadcast network: Hunan TV. Broadcast period: 2014-Dec-21 to 2015-Feb-03. Air time: 20:00-21:00. Original soundtrack: The Empress of China OST.
The following is a list of empresses and queens consort of China. China has periodically been divided into kingdoms as well as united under empires, resulting in consorts titled both queen and empress. The empress title could also be given posthumously.
Dec 21, 2014 · Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.
