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(Chinese Inventor Who Invented Paper and the Modern Papermaking Process)
Cai Lun, a Chinese eunuch court official in the Eastern Han dynasty, revolutionized the papermaking process by incorporating materials like tree bark and hemp waste. Holding key positions at the imperial court, he oversaw the production of ceremonial weapons and managed the creation of a new edition of the Five Classics. His innovations in papermaking transformed the industry, popularizing the use of paper and establishing his wealth and fame across the empire.
