Sun Tzu
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Summary
Sun Tzu was born on 544 BC[1] in Qi[2]. He died on 496 BC[3] in Gusu[4]. He worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,118 views/month, #5,021 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 470 BC[9]
- Father: Sun Ping[10]
- Child: Sun Ming Zi[11]
- Country of citizenship: Qi[12], Wu[13]
- Field of work: philosophy[14], military strategy[15]
- Notable work: The Art of War[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Sun Tzu[18]
- Military, police or special rank: army general[19], military leader[20], general[21]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Wu[22]
- Participated in conflict: Spring and Autumn period[23]
- Family name: Gui[24], Sun[25]
- Given name: Wu[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sun Tzu[27]
- Allegiance: Wu[28]
- Relative: Sun Jian[29]
- Described by source: Records of the Grand Historian[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[31]
- Commons Creator page: Sun Tzu[32]
- Birth name: 孫武[33]
- Name in native language: 孫子[34]
- Different from: Sun Tzu[35]
Why It Matters
Sun Tzu has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 101 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He has been cited as an influence by Steve Bannon[38], a film producer[39], b. 1953[40], of United States[41], specialised in politics[42] and Robert Greene[43], a writer[44], b. 1959[45], of United States[46], specialised in social psychological research[47].
Works attributed to him include The Art of War[48], a written work[49].
FAQs
Where was Sun Tzu born?
Sun Tzu's place of birth was Qi[2].
Where did Sun Tzu die?
Sun Tzu died in Gusu[4].
Who were Sun Tzu's parents?
Sun Tzu's father was Sun Ping[10].
What did Sun Tzu do for work?
Sun Tzu worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], and military personnel[7].
Who did Sun Tzu influence?
Sun Tzu has been cited as an influence by Steve Bannon[38] and Robert Greene[43].