Sima Wang

Sīmǎ Wang (Chinese司马 望/司马 望, * 205, † 271), farm name ( Zi) Zǐchū (Chinese子 初), was a Chinese general of the Wei and Jin Dynasty.

His biological father was the politician Sima Fu. Sima Wang, however, was adopted by his childless uncle Sima Lang, who died in 217 and became ill. Sima Wang decided to pursue a career in the military, like his adoptive father. Under the reign of his cousin Sima Zhao ( 255-264 ) was Sima Wang tasked with monitoring the southern border with the state Shu Han and could repel the invasions of the Shu- General Jiang Wei successfully. For his achievements he was awarded high posts and titles, including the Minister of Abundance (Chinese司徒).

When in 265 Sima Zhao's son Sima Yan had deposed the Wei emperor and proclaimed himself emperor of the Jin Dynasty, he appointed Sima Wang commander of the entire army (Chinese大 司马) and the Prince of Long Yang (Chinese义 阳 王).

Sima Wang had four sons: Sima Yi (司马 弈), Sima Hong (司 马洪), Sima Zheng (司马 整) and Sima Mao (司马 楙).

• Military person (China)
• The Three Kingdoms period
• Jin Dynasty ( 265-420 )
• Born 205
• Died 271
• Man