China. Matteo Ricci was perhaps one of the most successful Jesuits in establishing himself in China, arriving in 1583. He collaborated with Paul Xu at the imperial court. By 1630, a dozen Jesuits had been incorporated into the court.
China. Matteo Ricci was perhaps one of the most successful Jesuits in establishing himself in China, arriving in 1583. He collaborated with Paul Xu at the imperial court. By 1630, a dozen Jesuits had been incorporated into the court.