Sun Tzu

AncientGeneralChina-544 — -496

春秋时期著名军事家，著有《孙子兵法》，被誉为兵学圣典，影响世界军事思想两千余年。

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Quick Facts

Born

544 BCE

Died

496 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)85

Legacy (20%)65

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)85

Total Score60.8

Sun Tzu — Complete Timeline

512 BC

Service as General for King Helü of WuWar◆ Major

Sun Tzu served as a general under King Hel

GeneralWuWar

Impact: regional

506 BC

Battle of BojuWar◆ Major

Sun Tzu is traditionally credited with contributing to the Wu victory at the Battle of Boju, where Wu forces defeated the larger Chu army. The battle demonstrated the application of strategic principles from The Art of War.

BattleWuChu

Impact: regional

500 BC

Composition of The Art of WarCultural

Sun Tzu authored The Art of War, a treatise on military strategy and tactics. The text covers planning, deception, terrain, and leadership, and has been studied for centuries in both military and civilian contexts worldwide.

Military StrategyClassicPhilosophy

Impact: globalconstructive