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late-Ming-dynasty Chinese politician, Scholar, Lay Catholic leader and Servant of God (*1562 – †1633)

Also known as: Baolu, Guangqi Xu, Kuang-ch'i Hsü, Paul Hsü, Paul Xu, Wending

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