Princess Taiping

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Princess Taiping was a powerful and influential Tang dynasty imperial princess who played a major role in court politics and succession struggles during and after the reign of her mother, Empress Wu Zetian.

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instanceOf Tang dynasty princess
imperial princess
political figure
activeInPeriod early 8th century
late 7th century
associatedWithEvent plots to control the throne after Wu Zetian
political purges at the Tang court
birthPlace Chang'an NERFINISHED
conflict power struggle with Emperor Xuanzong
country China
courtFaction conservative aristocratic elements
supporters of Wu Zetian
deathCause forced suicide
dynasty Tang dynasty NERFINISHED
era early reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
reign of Emperor Ruizong of Tang NERFINISHED
reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang
reign of Wu Zetian
father Emperor Gaozong of Tang NERFINISHED
gender female
historicalReputation powerful female politician in imperial China
symbol of court intrigue in the Tang dynasty
influenced imperial succession of the Tang dynasty
mother Wu Zetian NERFINISHED
nativeLanguage Chinese
nobleFamily House of Li NERFINISHED
notableFor influence in Tang court politics
involvement in power struggles during Emperor Ruizong's reign
opposition to Emperor Xuanzong early in his reign
role in succession struggles after Wu Zetian
politicalAlly Emperor Ruizong of Tang NERFINISHED
Wu clan aristocrats
politicalOpponent Emperor Xuanzong of Tang NERFINISHED
positionHeld court political leader
sibling Emperor Ruizong of Tang NERFINISHED
Emperor Zhongzong of Tang NERFINISHED
spouse Wu Youji NERFINISHED
Xue Shao NERFINISHED
title Princess Taiping NERFINISHED

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Wu Zetian child Princess Taiping