Matteo Ricci was an Italian missionary born on October 6, 1552. He is renowned for being one of the first Europeans to introduce European culture to the Chinese people. He traveled to China and was successful in establishing relationships with the locals, allowing him to spread his knowledge and culture. His legacy lives on today as a symbol of cultural exchange between East and West.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $60 million (2024)
About
Missionary who went to China and became one of the first explorers to introduce European culture to the locals.
Before Fame
He joined the Jesuit Society, against his father's wishes, and shipped off to China.
Trivia
He used a lot of the Confucian principles held by the Chinese to explain Christianity to them.
Family Life
He was born into a noble family.
Associated With
He was one of the first European visitors to China since the travels of Marco Polo in the 13th century.