Meng Tian

Meng Tian ( 250 – August/September 210 BC) was a Chinese inventor and general of the Qin dynasty who distinguished himself in campaigns against the Xiongnu and in the construction of the Great Wall of China. He was the elder brother of Meng Yi. He descended from a great line of military officials and architects. His grandfather, , was a general from the era of King Zhao, while and his father, Meng Wu, served as deputy to Wang Jian.