Early Modern
Early Modern
Nicholas Iquan Gaspard
A Life Forged in Trade and Turmoil: The Remarkable Story of Nicholas Iquan Gaspard (Zheng Zhilong) The name Zheng Zhilong, or Nicholas Iquan Gaspard as he was known to many, resonates with a captivating blend of ambition, pragmatism, and the turbulent currents of 17th-century Asia. He wasn’t merely an admiral or a pirate; he was a master navigator of power, a merchant prince who rose from humble beginnings to command vast fleets and i…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Nicholas Iquan Gaspard's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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