Chinese Rulers

Qin Shi Huang

the First Emperor

Qin Shi Huang was a Chinese emperor active in the 3rd c. BC during the Qin period from the state of Qin. Died of natural causes.

Historical Note

First emperor of unified China (221 BC). Built the original Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and a state of universal terror. Died seeking the elixir of immortality — possibly poisoned by it.

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