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Zheng He (also romanized Cheng Ho; 1371–1433/1435) was a Chinese fleet admiral, explorer, diplomat, and bureaucrat during the early Ming dynasty (1368–1644). He is often regarded as the greatest admiral in Chinese history.
May 14, 2024 · Zheng He (original name Ma Sanbao, later Ma He), admiral who helped extend the influence of China throughout the regions bordering the Indian Ocean. Zheng He was the best known of the Yongle emperor’s diplomatic agents.
Feb 7, 2019 · Admiral Zheng He (aka Cheng Ho, c. 1371-1433 CE) was a Chinese Muslim eunuch explorer who was sent by the Ming dynasty emperor Yongle (r. 1403-1424 CE) on seven diplomatic missions to increase trade and secure tribute from foreign powers.
Jul 3, 2019 · Known For: Zheng He was a powerful Chinese admiral who led several expeditions around the Indian Ocean. Also Known As: Ma He; Born: 1371 in Jinning, China; Died: 1433 or 1435
As a child Zheng He was named Ma He. Ma He’s father, a minor official in the Mongol Empire, was not Mongol; his ancestors were Persian Muslims. Both Ma He’s father and his grandfather even made the “hajj,” or pilgrimage to Mecca.
Nov 27, 2022 · From 1405 to 1433 CE, the Chinese admiral Zheng He led seven great voyages, unmatched in history. The so-called Treasure Fleet traveled to Southeast Asia and India, sailed across the Indian Ocean to Arabia, and even visited the far-flung shores of East Africa.
May 5, 2020 · Spreading Chinese goods and prestige, Zheng He commanded seven voyages that established China as Asia's strongest naval power in the 1400s.
