Sun Tzu
c. 544–c. 496 BCE
Chinese general traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War.
Sun Tzu (c. 544–c. 496 BCE) was a military strategist, born in Qi and died in Gusu.
These dates follow tradition and are not established historical facts.
- Known as
- Military strategist
- Category
- Thinkers
- Born
- c. 544 BCE, Qi
- Died
- c. 496 BCE, Gusu
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