Sun Quan

AncientEmperorChina182 — 252

三国时期东吴开国皇帝。继承父兄基业，在赤壁之战中联刘抗曹，建立吴国。

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Quick Facts

Born

182

Died

252

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)65

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score64.4

Sun Quan — Complete Timeline

208 AD

Battle of Red CliffsWar

Sun Quan allied with Liu Bei to defeat Cao Cao's invasion at Red Cliffs. Zhou Yu commanded Sun Quan's fleet, using fire ships to destroy Cao Cao's larger navy. This victory preserved Sun Quan's independence and established the tripartite division of China.

Three KingdomsNaval battleAlliance

Impact: regional

213 AD

Battle of RuxuWar◆ Major

Cao Cao launched a naval invasion against Sun Quan's fortress at Ruxu. Sun Quan personally led a small reconnaissance force that was surrounded, but he broke out. The battle ended in a stalemate, with Cao Cao withdrawing, securing Sun Quan's control of the Yangtze.

Three KingdomsBattleDefense

Impact: regional

222 AD

Proclamation of Eastern WuPolitical Action◆ Major

Sun Quan declared himself Emperor of Wu, establishing the Eastern Wu dynasty. This formalized the Three Kingdoms period, with Wu controlling the Yangtze River basin. Sun Quan's reign lasted until 252, making him the longest-ruling of the three founding emperors.

Three KingdomsDynasty foundingImperial proclamation

Impact: regionalconstructive