Admiral · 1371 – 1433
Zheng He
Little-Known Facts
- Zheng He was a Muslim eunuch from Yunnan who rose to high office under the Yongle Emperor.
- Some of his treasure ships were reported to be far larger than any European vessels of the time, though their exact size is debated by historians.
Myths & Misconceptions
Did Zheng He discover America?
There is no credible historical evidence for the claim that his fleets reached the Americas; his documented voyages ranged across the Indian Ocean to Arabia and East Africa.