Meng Tian
Chinese inventor and military general (c.250–210 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Meng Tian (c. 250 BC – c.August or September 210 BC[1])) was a Chinese inventor and military general of the Qin dynasty who distinguished himself in campaigns against the Xiongnu and in the construction of the Great Wall of China.[2] He was the elder brother of Meng Yi. He descended from a great line of military generals and architects. His grandfather, Meng Ao [zh], was a general from the era of King Zhao; and his father, Meng Wu, was also a general who served as a deputy to Wang Jian.
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Born | c. 250 BC |
Died | 210 BC (aged 40) |
Occupation(s) | Inventor, military general |
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Relatives | Meng Yi (brother) |
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