Historical Figure
Zheng He
Chinese mariner and diplomat (1371–1433/1435)
About Zheng He
Zheng He was a Chinese explorer, admiral, diplomat, and eunuch from the early Ming dynasty, who is often regarded as the greatest admiral in Chinese history. Born into a Muslim family as Ma He, he later adopted the surname Zheng conferred onto him by the Yongle Emperor.Wikipedia ↗
Associated Events
Dynasty1368 CE – 1644 CE
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty rebuilt China after Mongol rule, built the Great Wall in its current form, launched Zheng He's treasure voyages, and oversaw construction of the Forbidden City.
Exploration1405 CE – 1433 CE
Zheng He's Voyages
Chinese admiral Zheng He led seven massive treasure voyages through Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and East Africa, demonstrating Ming China's naval supremacy decades before European exploration.