Matteo Ricci Cleric

Matteo Ricci, S.J. (Italian: [matˈtɛo ˈrittʃi]; October 6, 1552 – May 11, 1610), was an Italian Jesuit priest and one of the founding figures of the Jesuit China missions. His 1602 map of the world in Chinese characters introduced the findings of European exploration to East Asia. Within Roman Catholicism, he is considered a Servant of God.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 06, 1552
Birth place	Papal States , Macerata
Religion	Catholic Church
Date of death	May 11, 1610
Place of death	China , Ming dynasty , Beijing
Title	Superior General of the China mission