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King Zheng of Qin
He conquered six rival kingdoms in thirteen years, declared himself the First Emperor, and set a template for Chinese imperial rule that lasted two thousand years.
-259–-210
Life Journey
From uncertain beginnings to the creation of an empire
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-259–-247
Birth in turmoil
Born during a time of conflict between rival states, Zheng’s early life was shaped by political instability and shifting alliances.