Shi Tianze

MedievalGeneralMongolia1202 — 1275

Han Chinese general who served the early Mongol Empire.

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Quick Facts

Born

1202

Died

1275

Country

Mongolia

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)82

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)71

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score57.0

Shi Tianze — Complete Timeline

1214 AD

Submitted to the Mongol Empire under Genghis KhanPolitical Action◆ Major

Shi Tianze, a Han Chinese general, submitted to Genghis Khan's Mongol Empire after the Jin dynasty's authority collapsed in northern China. He brought his military forces under Mongol command. This submission made him a key figure in the Mongol administration and military campaigns in China.

SubmissionMongol EmpireHan General

Impact: regional

1232 AD

Led Mongol forces in the conquest of the Jin dynastyWar◆ Major

Shi Tianze commanded Mongol armies, including Han Chinese troops, in the final campaigns against the Jurchen Jin dynasty. He participated in the siege of Kaifeng and the capture of the Jin emperor. His service was instrumental in the Mongol victory and the destruction of the Jin state.

Mongol ConquestJin DynastySiege of Kaifeng

Impact: regional