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Craterus vs Ma Su
Craterus leads by 11.3 pts · 2 figures compared
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Craterus
General · Ancient
48.5Total
Ma Su
General · Ancient
37.2Total
Basic Information
Born
-370
190
Died
-321
228
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
Macedon
China
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Western
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
82.0
20.0
Political (20%)
27.9
26.4
Influence (20%)
51.8
45.5
Legacy (20%)
44.2
37.5
Leadership (15%)
43.8
35.4
Strategy (15%)
55.0
51.7
TOTAL
48.5
37.2
Craterus — Complete Timeline
324 BC
Command of Alexander's veteransPolitical Action◆ Major
Alexander appointed Craterus to lead 10,000 veteran Macedonian soldiers back to Macedonia. This mission was intended to relieve the veterans and secure Alexander's hold on Greece, but Craterus's departure removed him from the main Asian campaigns.
Alexander the GreatVeteransMacedonia
Impact: national
323 BC
Regency of MacedoniaPolitical Action◆ Major
After Alexander's death, Craterus was appointed regent of Macedonia alongside Antipater. He was tasked with governing the European provinces and maintaining order in the homeland during the Wars of the Diadochi.
Wars of the DiadochiRegencyMacedonia
Impact: national
321 BC
Battle of the HellespontWar◆ Major
Craterus led a force against Eumenes of Cardia at the Hellespont. He was defeated and killed in the battle, becoming the first major Diadochi to fall. His death weakened the anti-Eumenes coalition and elevated Eumenes's reputation.
Wars of the DiadochiEumenesBattle
Impact: regionaltragic
Ma Su — Complete Timeline
225 AD
Service under Zhuge LiangWar
Ma Su served as a staff officer under Zhuge Liang during the Southern Campaign. He proposed the strategy of winning over the local tribes through persuasion.
Three KingdomsStrategySouthern Campaign
Impact: regionalconstructive
228 AD
Battle of JietingWar
Ma Su commanded the Shu vanguard at Jieting against Zhang He. He disobeyed orders by deploying on a hilltop, leading to a disastrous defeat.
Three KingdomsBattleDefeat
Impact: nationaldestructive
Execution by Zhuge LiangPolitical Action◆ Major
Zhuge Liang executed Ma Su for his failure at Jieting, despite their close friendship. This was done to maintain military discipline.
Three KingdomsExecutionDiscipline
Impact: nationaltragic
Expert Analysis
Craterus vs Ma Su: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Craterus (General, Ancient era) and Ma Su (General, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Craterus holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 59 compared to Ma Su's 45. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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CraterusLeader
Mil: 82.0Pol: 27.9Inf: 51.8
48.5
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Ma Su
Mil: 20.0Pol: 26.4Inf: 45.5
37.2
+11.3 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
55
15
Win Rate
60
10
Expansion
60
0
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
30
0
Diplomacy
45
5
Economy
35
0
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
30
15
Global
30
5
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
45
20
Longevity
30
15
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
5
Stability
40
0
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
65
10
Tactics
60
20
Reform
30
0
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