Empress Zhang (Tang dynasty)

Empress Zhang (; Chinese: 張皇后, personal name unknown; died May 16, 762) was an empress of the ChineseTang Dynasty. She was the second wife of Emperor Suzong and gained great power during his reign, in alliance with the eunuchLi Fuguo; Their partnership made them virtually untouchable, allowing them to oversee and manipulate all matters in the court while isolating the emperor. But eventually she and Li Fuguo turned against each other late in Emperor Suzong's reign, as the emperor grew gravely ill. Zhang tried to have Li Fuguo put to death, but instead was captured and killed by Li Fuguo.