Who were the female emperors in ancient China? Who is the most famous among them?

The number of female emperors in Chinese history has always been a matter of concern. According to historical records, there were a total of 5 women who had ascended the throne to become female emperors in Chinese history.

The most famous among them was Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty. She proclaimed herself emperor in 690 AD and became the first female emperor in Chinese history. The life and political achievements of Wu Zetian continue to be studied and discussed by historians.

In addition to Wu Zetian, there were several other female rulers in Chinese history. For example, the Empress Dowager Yuan of the Northern Wei Dynasty held the power of the court around 500 AD and was known as the "Empress Dowager". She proclaimed herself emperor in 510 AD and was posthumously honored as the "Civilized Emperor". Princess Gaoyang of the Tang Dynasty was also given the title of "National General" and enjoyed very high honors and status. Although she did not officially proclaim herself emperor, her actual power and status were equivalent to a female emperor.

It should be noted that the identity and status of some female rulers in Chinese history have not been fully confirmed and recorded, so this number may not be completely accurate. Nevertheless, the emergence of these female rulers reflects the status and role of women in society at that time, which is of great significance for us to understand ancient Chinese society.

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