Zheng He

MedievalExplorerChina1371 — 1433

明代航海家。七次下西洋到达东非，是世界航海史上的壮举。

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Quick Facts

Born

1371

Died

1433

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Explorer

Score Overview

Military (10%)33

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)41

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score44.0

Zheng He — Complete Timeline

1405 AD

First Treasure Fleet VoyageOther

Zheng He commanded the first of seven voyages, leading a fleet of over 300 ships from Nanjing. The expedition visited Champa, Java, Sumatra, and Calicut, establishing diplomatic and trade relations. This began the largest naval expeditions in pre-modern history.

Ming dynastyMaritime explorationDiplomacy

Impact: globalconstructive

1413 AD

Fourth Voyage to the Middle EastOther◆ Major

Zheng He's fourth voyage reached Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. The fleet carried envoys from 30 states back to China. This voyage extended Ming influence into the Middle East and demonstrated the fleet's capacity for long-distance navigation.

Ming dynastyMaritime explorationDiplomacy

Impact: globalconstructive

1431 AD

Seventh Voyage to East AfricaOther◆ Major

Zheng He's final voyage visited East Africa, including Mogadishu, Malindi, and Mombasa. The fleet brought back giraffes and other exotic animals to the Ming court. This was the last of the treasure fleet expeditions before the voyages were discontinued.

Ming dynastyMaritime explorationEast Africa

Impact: globalconstructive