About Wang Jinghong
Lived 1350 – 1435 (aged 84–85). Wang Jinghong was a Chinese explorer.
Wang Jinghong (; died 1434) was a Ming dynasty Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat and fleet admiral, who was deputy to Zheng He on his treasure voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Africa, from 1405 to 1433. He led an eighth voyage to Sumatra but is said to have died in a shipwreck on the way. He was buried at Semarang in Java aged 78.
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Who was Wang Jinghong?
Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat and fleet admiral
When was Wang Jinghong born?
Wang Jinghong was born in 1350.
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Wang Jinghong died in 1435.
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Wang Jinghong was an explorer.
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Wang Jinghong was Chinese.
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