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Polemon I of Pontus vs Yuan Shu
Yuan Shu leads by 6.2 pts · 2 figures compared
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Polemon I of Pontus
Emperor · Ancient
41.0Total
Yuan Shu
Emperor · Ancient
47.2Total
Basic Information
Born
-40
155
Died
-8
199
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
Pontus
China
Occupation
Emperor
Emperor
Civilization
Western
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
13.8
31.1
Political (20%)
39.6
39.6
Influence (20%)
61.7
63.2
Legacy (20%)
47.4
49.8
Leadership (15%)
35.9
33.2
Strategy (15%)
30.0
57.0
TOTAL
41.0
47.2
Polemon I of Pontus — Complete Timeline
36 BC
Appointed King of Pontus by Mark AntonyPolitical Action◆ Major
Mark Antony appointed Polemon I as king of Pontus, a client kingdom of Rome. This appointment placed Polemon in a position of power within the Roman sphere of influence in Anatolia.
AppointmentClient KingdomRoman Influence
Impact: regional
31 BC
Supported Mark Antony in the Final War of the Roman RepublicWar◆ Major
Polemon I supported Mark Antony against Octavian in the civil war. After Antony's defeat at the Battle of Actium, Polemon's kingdom was spared by Octavian, who confirmed him as king.
Roman Civil WarActiumClient King
Impact: regional
25 BC
Expanded Pontic Kingdom into ColchisWar
Polemon I expanded his kingdom by conquering Colchis on the eastern Black Sea coast. This expansion increased his territory and influence, though it required Roman approval.
ExpansionColchisPontus
Impact: regional
8 BC
Killed in Battle Against the AspurgianiWar◆ Major
Polemon I was killed in battle against the Aspurgiani, a tribe in the Bosporan region. His death ended his reign and led to Roman reorganization of the Pontic kingdom.
Death in BattleBosporan WarEnd of Reign
Impact: regionaltragic
Yuan Shu — Complete Timeline
197 AD
Defeat at the Battle of FengqiuWar◆ Major
After declaring himself emperor, Yuan Shu was attacked by a coalition led by Cao Cao. At Fengqiu, Cao Cao's forces defeated Yuan Shu's army, forcing Yuan Shu to flee south and significantly weakening his power base.
Three KingdomsBattleDefeat
Impact: regionaldestructive
Declared himself Emperor of ZhongPolitical Action◆ Major
Yuan Shu declared himself emperor of the short-lived Zhong dynasty, claiming the Mandate of Heaven. This act alienated his allies, including Sun Ce and Cao Cao, and led to a coalition against him, marking a major strategic blunder.
Three KingdomsUsurpationDecline
Impact: nationaldestructive
199 AD
Death from illnessOther◆ Major
Yuan Shu died from illness while attempting to flee to his brother Yuan Shao. His failed imperial ambition and subsequent defeat left him isolated and destitute, marking the end of his faction in the late Han dynasty.
Three KingdomsDeathDecline
Impact: regionaltragic
Expert Analysis
Polemon I of Pontus vs Yuan Shu: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Polemon I of Pontus (Emperor, Ancient era) and Yuan Shu (Emperor, 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. Yuan Shu holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 47 compared to Polemon I of Pontus's 41. 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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Yuan ShuLeader
Mil: 31.1Pol: 39.6Inf: 63.2
47.2
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Polemon I of Pontus
Mil: 13.8Pol: 39.6Inf: 61.7
41.0
+6.2 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
10
35
Win Rate
10
30
Expansion
15
40
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
10
10
Diplomacy
35
15
Economy
15
20
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
10
15
Global
10
5
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
15
20
Longevity
10
10
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
30
15
Stability
20
10
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
10
20
Tactics
10
25
Reform
5
10
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