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Francisco Varo
Spanish Dominican friar and linguist (1627-1687) · Spain · On the map · Academics · Died at 59
Francisco Varo was a Spanish Dominican friar, missionary in China, and author of the second grammar of Mandarin Chinese in a western language, "Arte de la lengua mandarina" (1703). His Chinese names were Wan Fangjige and Wan Jiguo.
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Country
Spain
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1627 to 1687 · aged 59
