Sima Yi

Sima Yi was a powerful strategist and official whose family later founded the Jin dynasty.

What Happened

Sima Yi served the state of Wei. He was known as a patient and clever political and military leader.

Why It Matters

His family gradually gained control of Wei. His grandson Sima Yan founded the Jin dynasty and ended the Three Kingdoms period.

Fun Facts

  • Sima Yi served the state of Wei.
  • He was known as a patient and clever political and military leader.
  • His family gradually gained control of Wei.
  • His grandson Sima Yan founded the Jin dynasty and ended the Three Kingdoms period.

Did You Know?

Historians and learners study Sima Yi by comparing written records, objects, buildings, maps, and careful questions.