Zhao Gao - Alternative Viewpoints

Alternative Viewpoints

There is a conspiracy theory that Zhao Gao was a descendant of the royal family of the Kingdom of Zhao, which was destroyed by Qin, and Zhao Gao was seeking revenge on Qin. With Zhao Gao in charge of the Qin government, it was natural that the Qin Empire collapsed in such a short time. In fact, Zhao Gao killed all the sons and daughters of Qin Shi Huang, including the Second Emperor, Huhai. In revenge, Ziying killed Zhao Gao and all of his family members. Thus Zhao Gao or his brothers have no known descendants.

Li Kaiyuah (李開元), a historian from China, believes Zhao Gao was not a eunuch at all. He bases this in part on the fact eunuchs were not allowed to serve as prime minister, which Zhao did.

Political offices
Preceded by
Li Si
Chancellor of China
208 BC – 207 BC
Succeeded by
Xiao He
Persondata
Name Zhao, Gao
Alternative names
Short description Chinese Eunuch
Date of birth
Place of birth
Date of death
Place of death

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