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Sun Quan

Monarch · Military leader

Years: 182–252
Birthplace: China
Birth polity: Eastern Han dynasty
Era: Ancient
Field: Military
Occupations: Monarch · Military leader

He was the ruler who founded Wu during the Three Kingdoms period, and was a person who competed with Wei and Shu based on Jiangnan. In the Battle of Chibi, he collaborated with Liu Bei's forces and established political power in the Yangtze River basin. It is a symbol of the regional characteristics of the Three Kingdoms period.

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Historical context

Places

Xiapi
Birth
Jianye
Work

Events

Battle of Red Cliffs
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Battle · Commander

Origins

Origins map

Birth country

Birth country: China

Map: Natural Earth (PD)

Biography

Early life

He was born into the Sun clan, which ruled Koto, and took over power at a young age after the death of his older brother Sun Ce. It was necessary to bring together a coalition of powerful clans and solidify the basis of control over Gangnam.

Achievements

He stopped Cao Cao's march southward at the Battle of Chibi, and later became emperor of Wu. Backed by the naval forces and the economic power of Jiangnan, it maintained its position as a part of the Three Kingdoms for a long time.

Character & anecdotes

Sun Quan was not as central to the story as Liu Bei or Cao Cao, but he was a realistic ruler who used alliances and conflicts. This is important when looking at the sustainability of the Gangnam administration.

Historical Impact

When we learn about Sun Quan, we understand that the Three Kingdoms period was a political history that was supported not only by northern China but also by the development of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and water transportation. We can also understand the importance of Gangnam, which later led to the Southern Dynasty. The sustainability of regional governments is also becoming clearer.