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Sun Tzu's Life in Weeks

Ancient Chinese military strategist and philosopher traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, one of the most influential works on military strategy and leadership ever written.

0544–0496 Chinese Military Strategist & Philosopher 2,504 weeks (48 years)

Sun Tzu's 2,504 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

2,504
Total Weeks
17,528
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
48
Years

Key Milestones

Age 20 · Week ~1,040

Began studying military strategy and philosophy

Age 30 · Week ~1,560

Presented The Art of War to King Helü of Wu

Age 34 · Week ~1,768

Appointed general of the Wu army

Age 38 · Week ~1,976

Led the Wu forces to victory in the Battle of Boju

Age 44 · Week ~2,288

Retired from military service

Legacy

Wrote The Art of War, a treatise on military strategy that has been applied to business, politics, and everyday life for over 2,500 years and remains widely read today.

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