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Sima Shi
AncientGeneralChina208 — 255
Elder son of Sima Yi who consolidated Wei power.
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Quick Facts
Born
208
Died
255
Country
China
Era
Ancient
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)72
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)53
Legacy (20%)48
Leadership (15%)72
Strategy (15%)75
Total Score61.1
Sima Shi — Complete Timeline
249 AD
Coup Against Cao ShuangPolitical Action
Sima Shi participated in his father Sima Yi's coup at Gaoping Tombs, which removed the regent Cao Shuang from power. This event marked the beginning of the Sima family's dominance over the Cao Wei state.
Three KingdomsWeiCoupSima Yi
Impact: nationaldestructive
251 AD
Suppression of Wang Ling's RebellionWar◆ Major
Sima Shi led a campaign to suppress the rebellion of Wang Ling, a Wei general who opposed the Sima family's control. Wang Ling was defeated and committed suicide, solidifying Sima Shi's authority in the Wei court.
Three KingdomsWeiRebellionSima Family
Impact: nationaldestructive
255 AD
Death from IllnessOther◆ Major
Sima Shi died from an illness while on campaign against the rebellion of Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin. His brother Sima Zhao succeeded him as regent of Wei, continuing the Sima family's path to founding the Jin Dynasty.
Three KingdomsWeiSima ZhaoSuccession
Impact: national
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
8
Tactics
8
Battles
8
Army Scale
8
War Impact
9
Political
Governance
5
Reform
5
Stability
5
Policy
5
Power
5
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
8
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