Ferdinand Verbiest Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ferdinand Verbiest, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Belgium.

2 records1669–16692 events1 places

Chronological biography

1669

Beijing Observatory Leadership1669

Science / Astronomy · Astronomer and Jesuit · Beijing

Assumes responsibility for imperial astronomy after successful prediction work.

Chinese Calendar Reform1669

Science / Astronomy · Astronomer and Jesuit · Beijing

Helps revise the Chinese calendar using European astronomical calculations.

Titles and roles

Astronomer and Jesuit

Record provenance

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