About Nicolò Longobardo
Lived 1565 – 1655 (aged 89–90). Nicolò Longobardo was a missionary.
Nicolò Longobardo (1559-1654), Chinese name Long Huamin , was a Sicilian Jesuit in China in the 17th century. He arrived there in 1597, and was sent to the area of Shaozhou. He became the successor of Matteo Ricci in 1610 as Superior General of the Jesuit China mission.
He was replaced as Superior by Giovanni Aroccia in 1622, but continued preaching in China until around 90 years of age.
The Jesuit's name also appears in historical sources as Nicholas Longobardi and Niccolo Longobardi, with the birth and death years given as 1565–1655.
He was buried in the Jesuits' Zhalan Cemetery in Beijing.
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Who was Nicolò Longobardo?
Italian missionary (1565-1655)
When was Nicolò Longobardo born?
Nicolò Longobardo was born in 1565 in Caltagirone.
When did Nicolò Longobardo die?
Nicolò Longobardo died on 11 December 1655 in Beijing.
What was Nicolò Longobardo's occupation?
Nicolò Longobardo was a missionary.
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