Adrien Greslon

Adrien Greslon (b. at Périgueux, in 1618; d. in 1697) was a French Jesuit missionary to China.

Life

He entered the Society of Jesus at Bordeaux, 5 November 1635. He then taught literature and theology in various houses of his order until 1655, when he was sent as a missionary to China.

He arrived there in 1657, and after mastering the Chinese and Manchu languages went to the Province of Jiangxi, which he described as a veritable Garden of Eden. Here he remained, engaged in his missionary labours, until 1670, when he returned to France.

Works

Greslon wrote two books: Les vies des saints patriarches de l'Ancien Testament, with reflections in Chinese; and Histoire de la Chine sous la domination des Tartares ... depuis l'année 16 ... jusqu'en 1669 (Paris, 1671).

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References
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    •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Adrien Greslon". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. The entry cites:
      • Moreri, Grand Dictionaire historique
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