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Wu Yushan (1632-1718 A.D.) A native of Jiangsu, Wu was a Catholic Father, and a painter. He studied painting under Wang Shiming and was very good in water painting. His pen name was 'Ink-Well'. Becoming a Catholic in 1675, Wu assumed the Christian name Simon. In 1681, Wu joined a Christian Missionary and preached in Macao. Wu studied the Latin language, philosophy and theology. In 1688, Wu was consecrated by Luo Wenzao and became one of the three earliest Chinese Fathers in China. Later, Wu preached in Shanghai, and Jiading. He died in Shanghai in 1718. Wu was the author of, 'Ink-Well's Paintings', and 'Ink-Well's Poems', etc. Bookmark This Page Send This Page To A Friend Place Your Ad Here For As Little As $1 Per Day About Us | Add URL | Advertise with Us | Auction | Awards | Contact Us | Discussion Forum | Links | Search This Site | Send This Page | Shop | Top Ten Sites Copyright 2000 Yutopian, All Rights Reserved |
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