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Ma Teng vs Magnentius
Magnentius leads by 4.4 pts · 2 figures compared
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Ma Teng
General · Ancient
40.8Total
Magnentius
General · Ancient
45.2Total
Basic Information
Born
156
303
Died
212
353
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
Roman Empire
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Eastern
Western
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
55.0
40.0
Political (20%)
30.7
35.0
Influence (20%)
47.1
45.5
Legacy (20%)
38.3
36.7
Leadership (15%)
33.5
62.6
Strategy (15%)
43.3
60.0
TOTAL
40.8
45.2
Ma Teng — Complete Timeline
211 AD
Campaign against Cao CaoWar◆ Major
Ma Teng, along with other Liang province warlords, launched a campaign against Cao Cao. The coalition was defeated at the Battle of Tong Pass, leading to Ma Teng's capture and eventual execution.
Three KingdomsWarDefeat
Impact: regionaldestructive
212 AD
Execution by Cao CaoPolitical Action◆ Major
Ma Teng was executed by Cao Cao on charges of plotting rebellion. Ma Teng had been living as a hostage in Cao Cao's court after a failed campaign, and his execution triggered a revolt by his son Ma Chao.
Three KingdomsExecutionRebellion
Impact: regionaltragic
Magnentius — Complete Timeline
350 AD
Usurpation and assassination of ConstansPolitical Action◆ Major
Magnentius, a Roman general of barbarian origin, was proclaimed emperor by his troops in Gaul. He led a coup against Emperor Constans, who was killed while fleeing. This act divided the Roman Empire between Magnentius in the West and Constantius II in the East.
UsurpationCivil WarRoman Empire
Impact: regionaldestructive
351 AD
Battle of Mursa MajorWar◆ Major
Magnentius fought a major battle against Constantius II at Mursa (modern Osijek, Croatia). The battle was one of the bloodiest in Roman history, with heavy losses on both sides. Magnentius was defeated, weakening his position and leading to his eventual downfall.
Civil WarBattleRoman Empire
Impact: regionaltragic
353 AD
Battle of Mons SeleucusWar◆ Major
After retreating to Gaul, Magnentius was decisively defeated by Constantius II's forces at Mons Seleucus in southeastern Gaul. This defeat ended his rebellion. Magnentius fled to Lugdunum (Lyon) and committed suicide.
Civil WarBattleSuicide
Impact: regionaltragic
Expert Analysis
Ma Teng vs Magnentius: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Ma Teng (General, Ancient era) and Magnentius (General, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Ma Teng holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 51 compared to Magnentius's 42. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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MagnentiusLeader
Mil: 40.0Pol: 35.0Inf: 45.5
45.2
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Ma Teng
Mil: 55.0Pol: 30.7Inf: 47.1
40.8
+4.4 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
35
35
Win Rate
40
30
Expansion
30
20
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
15
10
Diplomacy
35
15
Economy
30
10
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
20
10
Global
10
10
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
25
20
Longevity
15
10
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
25
Stability
25
5
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
35
35
Tactics
30
40
Reform
10
10
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