About Andrea Dittis
Andrea Dittis was a businessperson.
Li Dan (; Christian name: Andrea Dittis; died 1625) or Li Tan or Litõa, was an influential overseas Chinese merchant, Chinese community leader, and pirate. He was a prominent early 17th century Chinese merchant and political figure, originally from Quanzhou in Fujian province.
Li operated out of Spanish Manila as the Captain of the Sangley Chinese there for a time before moving to Hirado, in Japan and becoming a part of the shuinsen trade, with a formal vermillion seal license from the Tokugawa shogunate.
Following his death, Li Dan's business was inherited by Zheng Zhilong, along with his role in the community.
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Who was Andrea Dittis?
Chinese merchant
When was Andrea Dittis born?
Andrea Dittis was born in Quanzhou.
When did Andrea Dittis die?
Andrea Dittis died in 1625.
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Andrea Dittis was a businessperson.
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