In the year of Jiayin (1674), the Unified Geographic Map was printed on the wooden board. The layout of the whole painting is reasonable, magnificent, illustrated, beautifully made and brightly colored.

The author Ferdinand Verbist skillfully uses the meaning of "dynamic and static" to demonstrate the "earth circle theory" of maps; Use the scientific drawing method of latitude and longitude to mark the destination of five continents. A comprehensive account of the customs and products around the world; A large number of data statistics have been made on the world-famous mountain heights and river lengths. The concept of "small western ocean", that is, Indian Ocean water system, was put forward for the first time.

The Complete Map of Kunyu is the epitome of the ancient world map of China, and it is also the first relatively complete world map in the history of world maps since modern times, which is of milestone significance.

Now, a full picture of Kun Yu is kept in the library of Baoding Hebei University, which is a treasure in the library. The other one is kept in the National Palace Museum in Taipei.

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Ferdinand ferdinand verbiest (1623- 1688) is an outstanding figure among Jesuits. Belgian.

164 1 year to enter Jesuit college.

From 65438 to 0657, I went to China with Father Martino M.Martini and went to Macau to engage in missionary activities, during which I was in constant trouble.

1660, he was transferred to Beijing by Chongzhen, and Ming Di helped him. He is old, and the supervisor of Qin Tian Prison is Father Tang Ruowang who is engaged in calendar calculation.

1669, the emperor shunzhi appointed ferdinand verbiest as Qin Taiwei.

1675, ferdinand verbiest was more trusted by the Qing emperor because he repaired the guns and firearms made in Tang Ruowang and helped the Qing army counter the rebellion in Wu Sangui. Ferdinand ferdinand verbiest is proficient in astronomy, geography and western economic calculation. He often entered the palace as Kangxi Division, the special handling department of Right Assistant Minister, and died in Qin Min, posthumous title.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Kunyu Full Picture