About Franz Xaver Nies
Lived 1859 – 1897 (aged 38). Franz Xaver Nies was a German missionary, catholic priest, pastor and shandong, known for Juye incident.
Franz Xaver Nies (, 11 June 1859 – 1 November 1897) was a German Catholic missionary of the Society of the Divine Word in Shandong during the late 19th century. Together with his fellow missionary Richard Henle, he was killed in the Juye Incident that led to the German occupation of the Kiautschou Bay concession and was followed by the acquisition of concessions in China by other foreign powers.
Franz Xaver Nies joined the Society of the Divine Word on 7 May 1879, was ordained as a priest by the Bishop of Roermond on 7 June 1884, and dispatched on his mission to China on 1 January 1885.
In his hometown of Rehringhausen, a road (Pater Franz Xaver Nies Weg) has been named after Franz Xaver Nies.
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Who was Franz Xaver Nies?
German missionary and priest
When was Franz Xaver Nies born?
Franz Xaver Nies was born on 11 June 1859 in Rehringhausen.
When did Franz Xaver Nies die?
Franz Xaver Nies died on 1 November 1897 in Juye, Shandong.
What was Franz Xaver Nies's occupation?
Franz Xaver Nies was a missionary, catholic priest, pastor and shandong.
What was Franz Xaver Nies known for?
Franz Xaver Nies was known for Juye incident.
What nationality was Franz Xaver Nies?
Franz Xaver Nies was German.
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