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Zheng He

1371–1433

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Zheng He (1371–1433) was a Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral during the early Ming dynasty. He commanded seven major voyages to the Indian Ocean, reaching as far as East Africa, and is celebrated for his role in expanding China's maritime influence and fostering tributary trade.

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Mao Kun Map (attributed to Zheng He's voyages)
Yingya Shenglan (The Overall Survey of the Ocean's Shores, co-authored by Ma Huan)
Xiyang Fanguo Zhi (Records of Foreign Countries in the Western Ocean, by Gong Zhen)

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