Wang Jian

AncientGeneralChina-260 — -210

Qin general who conquered Chu and Zhao states.

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Quick Facts

Born

260 BCE

Died

210 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)88

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score54.7

Wang Jian — Complete Timeline

228 BC

Conquest of ZhaoWar◆ Major

Wang Jian led the Qin army to conquer the state of Zhao, capturing King Qian of Zhao. This victory eliminated one of the last major obstacles to Qin unification of China.

ConquestQin StateZhao State

Impact: regionaldestructive

223 BC

Conquest of ChuWar◆ Major

Wang Jian led a Qin army of 600,000 men to conquer the state of Chu. He defeated the Chu general Xiang Yan and captured King Fuchu of Chu, annexing Chu territory into Qin.

ConquestQin StateChu State

Impact: regionaldestructive

222 BC

Conquest of YanWar

Wang Jian led the Qin army to conquer the state of Yan, capturing King Xi of Yan. This victory further consolidated Qin control over northern China.

ConquestQin StateYan State

Impact: regionaldestructive

210 BC

Retirement and DeathOther

After the conquest of Chu, Wang Jian retired from military service. He died in 210 BC, having played a crucial role in the unification of China under Qin Shi Huang.

RetirementQin StateUnification

Impact: national