Zheng He By Cheryl Batra Jan 1, 1371 Ma He was born Period: Jan 1, 1371 to Jan 1, 1433 Ma he' s timespan Jan 1, 1381 Ma He was captured and castrated by Ming soldiers, then given to emperor's fourth son Jan 1, 1399 Fourth son rebels against nephew. Ma He wins battle Jan 1, 1402 Fourth son rules as Emperor Yongle, third Ming emperor Jan 1, 1404 Ma He appointed as director of palace servants, renamed Zheng He Jan 1, 1408 First voyage: to Calicut, India, and back Jan 1, 1408 Second voyage: to Calicut and back Jan 1, 1409 Third voyage: to Calicut and back Jan 1, 1412 Fourth voyage: to Hormuz and back Jan 1, 1417 Fifth voyage: to Arabia and Africa Jan 1, 1421 Sixth voyage: to many lands, including Africa adn Arabian Penninsula Jan 1, 1431 Seventh voyage: Death at sea