Zheng Zhilong
Pirate, Politician
1604 – 1661
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Who was Zheng Zhilong?
Zheng Zhilong, also known as Nicholas Iquan Gaspard, was a native of Nan'an, Fujian, China. He was a Chinese merchant, pirate and admiral for the Ming Empire. He was the father of Zheng Chenggong, also a military leader. Under the Qing Dynasty, Zheng was elevated to the rank of Count of the Second Rank. His company was known as Iquan's Party.
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- Born
- 1604
Japan - Spouses
- Children
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Profession
- Died
- 1661
Beijing
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on July 23, 2013
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