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Nicolo Longobardo


Nicolo Longobardo

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Nicolò Longobardo (1559-1654, Chinese name: Long Huamin 龍華民) 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.

Nicolò Longobardo Fr Nicol Longobardo 1559 1654 Find A Grave Memorial

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.

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