The Archive · 1937

Light Shed on Life of Pioneer

Kunming, Feb, 22 The genealogy of Cheng Ho, a eunuch inthe Ming "Dynasty, "who paved the way for Chinese migration during his sov to the 'South Seas, has been discovered in Yuchi, central Yunnan, 'The' pedigree is expected to arouse keen interest among historical circles, as It contains records which may" shed new light on Cheng's life and his celebrated seven. voyages.

'Of Mohammedan defendant, Cheni resided in' Kunming in his early years. His family was reported have moved later to Yuchi where his genealogy was found.—Centrat News

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