1. Born in Handan

    · Handan, Hebei, China

    Born in Handan
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    Zhao Zheng, the future Qin Shi Huang, was born in Handan while his father was a Qin hostage in the Zhao capital. The source supports February 259 BC but not a specific day; coordinates represent modern central Handan.

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