Sun Jian

AncientGeneralChina155 — 191

Father of Sun Ce and Sun Quan, Tiger of Jiangdong.

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Quick Facts

Born

155

Died

191

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)41

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score48.9

Sun Jian — Complete Timeline

190 AD

Battle of YangchengWar

Sun Jian led a force against Dong Zhuo's army at Yangcheng. He defeated the enemy and killed the Wei commander, establishing his reputation as a fierce warrior.

Han DynastyBattleWarlord Era

Impact: regional

191 AD

Capture of LuoyangWar◆ Major

Sun Jian led his forces into Luoyang after Dong Zhuo abandoned the capital. He discovered the imperial tombs had been plundered and ordered their restoration, gaining prestige.

Han DynastyCaptureCapital

Impact: national

Battle of XiangyangWar◆ Major

Sun Jian attacked Liu Biao at Xiangyang but was ambushed and killed by Huang Zu's forces. His death left his young sons Sun Ce and Sun Quan to inherit his domain.

Han DynastyBattleDeath

Impact: regionaltragic