AD 624–705
Wu Zetian
Founding empress of Zhou dynasty (r. 690–705); de facto ruler of Tang dynasty from 665 to 690
81years old at death
29,888days lived
75%of the people on this site died younger
Wu Zetian was born on 20 February AD 624 and died on 20 December AD 705, aged 81 years and 303 days. That is 29,888 days in all.
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