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Empress wei of china. Empress Wie’s Lifespan. The birth date of Empress Wie has been classified as unknown. She died on July 21 st , 710 as a victim of a revolt in her palace, commanded by a prince, who was later crowned emperor, Xuanzong. Nationality and Birthplace.
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Empress Wie’s Lifespan • The birth date of Empress Wie has been classified as unknown. • She died on July 21st, 710 as a victim of a revolt in her palace, commanded by a prince, who was later crowned emperor, Xuanzong.
Nationality and Birthplace • Empress Wei was born in China. • She also lived during the Tang Dynasty.
Reasons for Popularity • Empress Wie was known for trying to make it clear to citizens of the Tang Dynasty that women could wield considerable power at the highest levels of Chinese. • Empres we was also famous for poisoning the her husband,son of Empress Wu, and placed her own son on the throne in the attempt to seize power. • Her plan of having power was unsuccessful and led to her death.
Empress Wei’s Home • This portrait is a similar example to the palace Empress Wei once live.
Clothing in the Time of Empress Wei • These are the types of clothing Empress Wei alone with her fellow citizens in the empirical era of the Tang Dynasty wore.
Neighboring States • Above are neigbouring ethnic groups,tribes and empires of the Tang Dynasty. • The Tibetan Empire was also the biggest empire close to the Tang Dynasty. • Empress Wei’s husband Emperor Zhonzong was the ruler of the Tang Dynasty doing this time.
Li Chongrun • Empress Wei only had one son by the name of Li Chongrun with the Emperor Zhongzong. • Li Chongrun was an imperial prince of the Tang Dynasty. He was crowned Prince Yide after his father was restored to the throne in 705 AD. • Li Chongrun died on October 8th, 701 and was buried in the tomb below. He was also married to a lady by the name of Lady Pei.
The Daughter of Empress Wei • Empress Wei is the mother of a young girl by the name of Princess Anle. • Princess Anle was considered Princess of the Tang dynasty between the years of 684 AD to 710 AD, which is also how long she lived. • She also died the same day as her mother during the revolt at their palace. • On the right is a picture of Princess Anle.
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