Sima Yi (pronunciation ⓘ 司馬懿; 179 CE – 7 September [1] 251 CE), courtesy name Zhongda, was a Chinese military general, politician, and regent of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China.

Sima Yi (179–251) was a general, politician and regent of the state of Cao Wei (220–266) in the Three Kingdoms period (220–280) in China. Two of his sons, Sima Shi (208–255) and Sima Zhao (211–265), rose to power in the 250s and consecutively served as regents throughout the reigns of the last three Wei emperors.

Sima Yi can refer to: Sima Yi (father of Sima Zhao), the ancestor of the imperial family of Sima Jin; Sima Yi (Prince of Changsha), the prince of Western Jin who participated in the War of the Eight Princes; Sima Yi (Prince of Piling), the son of Sima Wei, Prince of Chu; Sima Yi (emperor), the emperor of Eastern Jin

Sima Yi, a general of the state of Cao Wei, led a force of 40,000 troops to attack the kingdom of Yan led by warlord Gongsun Yuan, whose clan had ruled independently from the central government for three generations in the northeastern territory of …

3 days ago · Sima Yi, an outstanding politician and military strategist during the Three Kingdoms period, left a strong mark in the long river of history with his deep and restrained political wisdom and outstanding military talents.

Apr 5, 2025 · In 263 AD, Sima Yi commanded the Wei army to attack Shu Han and successfully completed the demise of Shu Han. This battle not only demonstrated his outstanding military talent, but also reflected his superb wisdom in the game of power.

Sima Yi (司馬懿), styled Zhongda (仲達), born in Wen County, Henei Prefecture (Presently Wen County in He Nan Province). “A skilled advisor of the Wei kingdom. His efforts laid the foundation of Jin.”

Feb 16, 2024 · Sima Yi, a distinguished figure of the Three Kingdoms period, is widely celebrated for his political acumen and strategic brilliance. As a key architect of the Western Jin Dynasty, his strategic confrontations with Zhuge Liang are particularly revered.

Apr 4, 2025 · Sima Yi wiped out the Cao Shuang group with a thunderous force and completely took control of the power of Cao Wei. At that moment, he seemed to really stand at the top of the world, overlooking the countless people under his feet.

Jul 20, 2013 · Sima Yi 司馬懿 (179-251), courtesy name Sima Zhongda 司馬仲達, was a powerful general and regent under the Wei dynasty 曹魏 (220-265) during the Three Kingdoms period 三國 (220-280). He came from Wenxian 溫縣 (modern Wenxian, Henan) from and educated family and became a famous strategist already in his youth.