Birthdate: 0050 AD
Birthplace: Hunan, China
Died: 0121 AD
Cai Lun, a Chinese eunuch court official in the Eastern Han dynasty, made groundbreaking contributions to the history of paper. He revolutionized the papermaking process by introducing materials such as tree bark and hemp waste. Holding key positions at the imperial court, Cai supervised the production of ceremonial weapons and coordinated the development of a new edition of the Five Classics. His advancements in paper-making transformed the industry, popularizing the use of paper and bringing him wealth and renown across the empire.
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