Portrait of Constanzo Beschi

Constanzo Beschi

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Italian missionary (1680-1747)

About Constanzo Beschi

Constantine Joseph Beschi (8 November 1680 – 4 February 1747), also known under his Tamil name of Vīramāmunivar, was an Italian Jesuit priest, missionary in South India, and Tamil language littérateur. He is venerated as a Servant of God in the Catholic Church.

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Known for
Vētaviḷakakam, Fahrten und abenteuer Gimpels und campagnie, Le Pantcha-tantra; ou, Les cinq ruses
Born
1680-11-08
Died
1747-02-04

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