Person

Verbiest, Ferdinand

Born
Flanders
Occupation
Cartographer and Astronomer

Summary

Ferdinand Verbiest, of Flemish origin, was part of the successful Jesuit mission to China in the early seventeenth century. He was made President of the Astronomical Board and produced text-books on astronomy and a world map for the Chinese Emperor.

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Archival resources

National Library of Australia Pictures Collection

  • Ferdinand Verbiest - Records, 1670 - 1674, MAP RM 3499/1-2; National Library of Australia Pictures Collection. Details

Published resources

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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