Zhang Han

AncientGeneralChina-250 — -205

Last great Qin general, surrendered to Xiang Yu.

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Quick Facts

Born

250 BCE

Died

205 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)82

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score48.3

Zhang Han — Complete Timeline

209 BC

Suppression of the Chen Sheng and Wu Guang rebellionWar◆ Major

Zhang Han, as a Qin general, led a force of convicts and slaves to defeat the rebel army of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang at Chen County. He then pursued and killed Chen Sheng, temporarily stabilizing Qin control.

Qin DynastyRebellionBattle

Impact: national

208 BC

Defeat of the rebel army at the Battle of DingtaoWar◆ Major

Zhang Han defeated the Chu rebel army led by Xiang Liang at Dingtao. Xiang Liang was killed in the battle. This victory temporarily reversed rebel gains and restored Qin authority in the region.

Qin DynastyRebellionBattleChu

Impact: national

207 BC

Defeat at the Battle of JuluWar

Zhang Han's army was besieged at Julu by the rebel forces of Xiang Yu. After a prolonged siege and the destruction of Qin supply lines, Zhang Han's army was defeated. He surrendered to Xiang Yu.

Qin DynastyRebellionBattleDefeat

Impact: nationaltragic

Surrender to Xiang Yu and executionPolitical Action◆ Major

Zhang Han surrendered his remaining 200,000 troops to Xiang Yu at Xianyang. Despite the surrender, Xiang Yu executed Zhang Han and had his army buried alive. This ended the last major Qin military resistance.

Qin DynastySurrenderExecution

Impact: nationaltragic