João da Rocha
Portuguese Jesuit, missionary in China (1566-1623)
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Summary
João da Rocha was born on 1565[1] in Braga[2]. He died on 1623[3] in Hangzhou[4]. He worked as a missionary[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lamego[7], Priscos[8]
- Date of birth: 1566[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal[10]
- Native language: Portuguese[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[14]
- Family name: Rocha[15]
- Given name: Giovanni[16], João[17]
- Work location: India[18], China[19]
- Described by source: Biographical Archive of Christianity[20], Chinese Biographical Archive[21], Spanish, Portuguese and Latin-American Biographical Archive[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[23], Chinese[24]
- Different from: João da Rocha[25]
FAQs
Where was João da Rocha born?
João da Rocha's place of birth was Braga[2].
Where did João da Rocha die?
João da Rocha passed away in Hangzhou[4].
What did João da Rocha do for work?
João da Rocha worked as a missionary[5].