Ferdinand Verbiest
Deceased Q378277

Ferdinand Verbiest

Flemish Jesuit missionary in Qing dynasty China (1623–1688)

Born: October 9, 1623 (1623) · Pittem
Died: January 28, 1688 (1688) · Beijing
Age at death: 64 years
Nationality Ming dynasty, County of Flanders
Occupation mathematician, astronomer, Catholic priest, instrument maker
Education Colegio de San Hermenegildo, Old University of Leuven, Jesuit College, Sint-Amandscollege, Grand Seminary Mechelen, Old University of Leuven, Roman College
Employer Sint-Amandscollege, Beijing Ancient Observatory, Jezuïetenkerk, St. Paul's College
Gender male

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