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    ZHENG HE TIMELINE

    Jun 07, 2019 2 minutes
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    1371

    Ma He is born

    Zheng He is born Ma He to a Muslim family in Kunyang, Yunnan, China.

    1381

    Ma He is taken prisoner

    After his father is killed by the invading Ming army, Ma He is captured. He is castrated, which is customary treatment for the sons of Ming prisoners.

    1385

    Ma He serves Zhu Di

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