Johann Schreck (1576–1630)

Biographical data

• 1576 719 Born in Konstanz
• 1611 719 Entered the Society of Jesus in Rome
• 1630 719 Died in Peking

Education

• 719 Studied philosophy, mathematics, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, medicine, chemistry

Career

• 1618 – 1630 719 Missionary in China
• 719 Affiliated with the Accademia dei Lincei in Rome
  Seventh member
• 719 Constructor of astronomical instruments in China
• 719 Translator in China

Relations

• 719 Schreck studied under Clavius in Rome
• 719 Schreck was sent as Trigault's entourage on a tour of European courts in order to solicit financial support for a mission to China
• 719 Schreck was sent to China along with Schall von Bell, Rho, and Trigault