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Explorer
Age of Discovery
Quick Facts:
Chinese explorer who commanded several treasure fleets – Chinese ships that explored and traded across Asia and Africa.
His expeditions greatly expanded China’s trade.
Zheng He Statue
General Zheng He - statue in Sam Po Kong temple, Semarang, Indonesia.
(Credit: en.wiki 22Kartika)
Introduction
Zheng He was a Chinese explorer who lead seven great voyages on behalf of the Chinese emperor.
These voyages traveled through the South China Sea, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and along the east coast of Africa. His seven total voyages were diplomatic, military, and trading ventures, and lasted from 1405 – 1433.
How did zheng he die
However, most historians agree their main purpose was to promote the glory of Ming dynasty China.1
Biography
Early Life
Zheng He was born to a noble family in 1371 in the Yunnan Province of China. His father was named Haji Ma, and his mother’s maiden name was “Wen”.
Ma He had one older bro