Qin, Shihuang First Emperor of China. Born to the ruling Ying clan, he was Prince Zheng until his ascension to the throne of Qin in 247 BC at age 12. A regent ruled in his place until he staged a palace coup at age 21. He reined as king of Qin during the end of the Zhou Dynasty, when several states were struggling for dominion. It was his armies who were victorious during the final campaigns of 221 BC, and having defeated the other states and unified China, he declared himself Qin Shihuang, the first Emperor...[Read More] (Bio by: Chris Nelson) Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
