Zheng He

Zheng He was the admiral of the Ming Naval Fleet. Zheng He traveled to Arabia, East Africa, India, Mecca, South Africa and some say he even went to the Americas. When Zheng He was 11 his home town was conquered by the Ming, and he was sent to live with the Emporer. He rose to General and then even to Emporer himself. 1405 he set sail for the world. He visited about 37 different countries. 1433, Zheng He mysteriously dies in India. After his death, the Ming discontinued their Naval explorations.

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