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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 (born c. 1371, Kunyang, near Kunming, Yunnan province, China—died 1433, Calicut [now Kozhikode], India) was an admiral and diplomat who helped extend the maritime and commercial influence of China throughout the regions bordering the Indian Ocean.
Feb 7, 2019 · Learn about Zheng He, a eunuch who led seven diplomatic missions for the Ming dynasty emperor Yongle between 1405 and 1433 CE. Discover his achievements, challenges, and legacy in exploring the Indian Ocean and beyond.
- Mark Cartwright
May 5, 2020 · HISTORY MAGAZINE. China’s greatest naval explorer sailed his treasure fleets as far as East Africa. Spreading Chinese goods and prestige, Zheng He commanded seven voyages that established China...
- Dolors Folch
Zheng He (c. 1371–1433) served as a brilliant military leader, maritime explorer, and foreign diplomat under the Yongle emperor of the Ming dynasty. One of China’s most accomplished admirals, he led seven expeditions to the “Western Oceans.”
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.
Chinese Admiral in the Indian Ocean. A monument to Zheng He at the Stadthuys Museum in Malaysia, photograph by Hassan Saeed. By Cynthia Stokes Brown. In the early 1400s, Zheng He led the largest ships in the world on seven voyages of exploration to the lands around the Indian Ocean, demonstrating Chinese excellence at shipbuilding and navigation.
