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Zhang Jianzhi
Zhang Jianzhi (625–706) was a Tang dynasty official who became chancellor under Wu Zetian in his old age. In 705 he led the coup that killed her favourites, the brothers Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong, and forced her to abdicate in favour of her son Zhongzong, restoring the Tang. He was later sidelined by Empress Wei and Wu Sansi and died in exile.
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