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Empress Wu: Empress consort of the Southern Song dynasty.
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Empress Wu was a Chinese empress consort of the Song dynasty, married to Emperor Gaozong of Song. She played an influential part in politics of the Southern Song dynasty for 35 years having caused the abdication of three subsequent monarchs: Emperor Gaozong in 1162, Emperor Xiaozong in 1189, and Emperor Guangzong in 1194.
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Where was Empress Wu born?
Empress Wu was born in Kaifeng.
Where can I find more information about Empress Wu?
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