1560 ⟶ Establishment of Lazarus Church in Macau
Lazarus Church, Macau
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👑 Zhengde Emperor's Accession to the Ming Throne
Zhengde Emperor ascends the throne of Ming dynasty.⟶
Ming DynastyEmperorSuccessionChinese HistoryImperial China
China⚔️ Wang Yangming to Utilize Portuguese Cannon Against Rebel Prince
Wang Yangming, the Chinese philosopher and governor of Jiangxi province, describes his intent to use the firepower of the fo-lang-ji, a breech-loading Portuguese culverin, in order to suppress the rebellion of Prince Zhu Chenhao.⟶
RebellionMing DynastyChinese HistoryMilitary TechnologyRebellions
China
Portugal⚔️ Portuguese Expelled from Tuen Mun by Chinese Naval Forces
After building fortifications at Tuen Mun, the Portuguese attempt to invade Ming dynasty China, but are expelled by Chinese naval forces.⟶
Ming DynastyPortuguese EmpireNaval WarfareColonialismMilitary ConflictExploration
ChinaPortugal🚫 Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports
⛪ Establishment of Lazarus Church in Macau
CatholicismMacauChurchReligious HistoryChristianityReligious ArchitecturePortuguese EmpireColonialismMing DynastyMissionary WorkReligious Missions
ChinaPortugal⛪️ Founding of St. Paul's College in Macau
St. Paul's College, Macau, founded by Alessandro Valignano.⟶
JesuitsMacauEducationCatholicismMissionary WorkColonialismReligious Institutions
ChinaPortugal