Historical clue formulations

• Sun ___, "The Art of War" philosopher — 2020-02-16
• Chinese philosopher Meng-___ — 2019-01-25
• Lao-___ — 2014-05-19
• Sun ___ — 2013-08-31
• China's Lao-___ — 2006-01-08
• Lao-___ — 2005-08-18
• Lao-___ — 2002-04-07
• Lao-___ — 2001-05-11