Chen Zuyi

Chen Zuyi (Chinese: 陳祖義) was a 15th-century Chinese pirate from Guangdong, and was one of the most respected and feared pirates to ever infest the seas of Southeast Asia. He ruled the city of Palembang, and raided the Strait of Malacca to plunder shipping and prey on both native and foreign merchants for several years, until his defeat by Admiral Zheng He in 1407. Chen was executed at Nanjing later the same year.

Chen Zuyi

Chen Zuyi (Chinese: 陳祖義) was a 15th-century Chinese pirate from Guangdong, and was one of the most respected and feared pirates to ever infest the seas of Southeast Asia. He ruled the city of Palembang, and raided the Strait of Malacca to plunder shipping and prey on both native and foreign merchants for several years, until his defeat by Admiral Zheng He in 1407. Chen was executed at Nanjing later the same year.