Xu Guangqi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Xu Guangqi born?April 24, 1562
2. When did Xu Guangqi die?November 8, 1633
3. Where was Xu Guangqi born?Shanghai, China
4. How big is Xu Guangqi?Agronomy, astronomy, mathematics, politics, writing, and theology
5. What is Xu Guangqi known for?Spearheaded the Shixian calendar reform, integrating Western astronomical methods into Chinese timekeeping
6. Who was Xu Guangqi?Xu Guangqi was a brilliant Chinese scholar from the Ming dynasty who studied many subjects like math, astronomy, and farming. He worked to help people learn new ideas and make life better.

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