Imperial China (Qin and Han dynasties) - Qin Shi Huang died
Time: Monday Sep 10, 210 BC
Place: China
Details: Qin Shi Huang died from mercury pills made by his alchemists and court physicians; ironically these pills were meant to make Qin Shi Huang immortal.
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