Cai Lun Invents Paper
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- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Technology, Inventions
- Subcategories: Scientists, Inventors, Communications
- Curriculum: Asian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: China
- Date: c. 105
Article abstract: Cai Lun, an imperial court official and scientist during the Eastern Han Dynasty, invented paper, a material that would prove useful in communications and in many other ways.
Summary of Event
Cai Lun was born in Guiyang (Kuei-Yang), present-day Chenzhou City in Hunan Province. There is little information about his early life. Historical records show that in 75 c.e., he entered the service of the imperial palace and became a liaison official with the privy council and chamberlain to the royal family. Later, he became the chief eunuch...
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