Matteo Ricci Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 15, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Matteo Ricci Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Matteo Ricci Facts

Full Name	Matteo Ricci
Birthdate	October 06, 1552
Birth Place	Italy
Age (in 2025)	473 Years Old
Zodiac	Libra
Occupation	Explorer

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Matteo Ricci Age & Birthday

Matteo Ricci is best known as Explorer who has born on October 06, 1552 in Italy. Currently, Matteo Ricci is 473 years, 2 months and 9 days old. Matteo Ricci will celebrate 474th birthday on Tuesday, 6th of October 2026. Below the countdown to Matteo Ricci upcoming birthday.

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Matteo Ricci Biography

About

Missionary who went to China and became one of the first explorers to introduce European culture to the locals.

Before Fame

He joined the Jesuit Society, against his father's wishes, and shipped off to China.

Trivia

He used a lot of the Confucian principles held by the Chinese to explain Christianity to them.

Family Life

He was born into a noble family.

Associated With

He was one of the first European visitors to China since the travels of Marco Polo in the 13th century.

Top Asked Questions about Matteo Ricci

How old is Matteo Ricci in 2025?

Matteo Ricci is 473 years old today.

When was Matteo Ricci born?

Matteo Ricci was born on October 06, 1552 in Italy.

What is Matteo Ricci zodiac sign?

Matteo Ricci zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Matteo Ricci best known for?

Matteo Ricci was best known as Explorer.

Fun Facts about Matteo Ricci's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Matteo Ricci's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Matteo Ricci was born on Monday, 280^th day / 41^st week of 1552
Matteo Ricci has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Matteo Ricci birthday is VI.X.MDLII
Matteo Ricci's birthstone is Opal
Matteo Ricci's birth flower is Calendula that symbolize winning grace, protection, comfort, healing & lovable
Matteo Ricci age in year is 473 years old
Matteo Ricci age in month is 5678 months old
Matteo Ricci age in day is 172830 days old
Matteo Ricci age in hour is 4147920 hours old
Matteo Ricci age in minute is 248875200 minutes old
Matteo Ricci age in second is 14932512000 seconds old
Next Matteo Ricci birthday is on Tuesday, October 6th 2026
Matteo Ricci age in next birthday (2026) is 474 years old

Historical Events on Matteo Ricci Birthday (October 06)

Below are historical events that coincided with Matteo Ricci's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1973	Egypt and Syria launch coordinated attacks against Israel, beginning the Yom Kippur War.
1976	Cubana de Aviación Flight 455 is destroyed by two bombs, placed on board by an anti-Castro militant group.
1976	Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in China.
1976	Dozens are killed by the Thai army in the Thammasat University massacre.
1977	The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-29, designated 9-01, makes its maiden flight.
1979	Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House.
1981	Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists.
1981	NLM CityHopper Flight 431 crashes in Moerdijk after taking off from Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands, killing all 17 people on board.
1985	Police constable Keith Blakelock is murdered as riots erupt in the Broadwater Farm suburb of London.
1987	Fiji becomes a republic.
1995	The first planet orbiting another sun, 51 Pegasi b, is discovered.
2007	Jason Lewis completes the first human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth.
2010	Instagram, a mainstream photo-sharing application, is founded.
2018	The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate Justice, ending a contentious confirmation process.
2022	Annie Ernaux is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
1989	The birth of Tyler Ennis, Canadian ice hockey player
1989	The birth of Pizzi, Portuguese footballer
1990	The birth of Han Sun-hwa, South Korean singer and actress
1992	The birth of Taylor Paris, Canadian rugby player
1993	The birth of Adam Gemili, English sprinter
1993	The birth of Joe Rafferty, English-Irish footballer
1993	The birth of Jourdan Miller, American fashion model
1994	The birth of Lee Joo-heon, South Korean rapper and songwriter
1997	The birth of Kasper Dolberg, Danish footballer
1999	The birth of Niko Kari, Finnish race car driver
1999	The birth of Trevor Lawrence, American football player
2000	The birth of Kyle Pitts, American football player
2000	The birth of Jazz Jennings, American internet personality
2000	The birth of Addison Rae, American social media personality, dancer, and singer
2004	The birth of Bronny James, American basketball player
2014	The death of Marian Seldes, American actress (b. 1928)
2014	The death of Serhiy Zakarlyuka, Ukrainian footballer and manager (b. 1976)
2014	The death of Feridun Buğeker, Turkish football player (b. 1933)
2015	The death of Árpád Göncz, Hungarian author, playwright, and politician, 1st President of Hungary (b. 1922)
2015	The death of Vladimir Shlapentokh, Ukrainian-American sociologist, historian, political scientist, and academic (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Juan Vicente Ugarte del Pino, Peruvian historian, lawyer, and jurist (b. 1923)
2017	The death of Ralphie May, American stand-up comedian and actor (b. 1972)
2017	The death of David Marks, British architect, designer of the London Eye (b. 1952)
2018	The death of Scott Wilson, American actor (b. 1942)
2018	The death of Montserrat Caballé, Spanish soprano (b. 1933)
2019	The death of Ginger Baker, English drummer (b. 1939)
2019	The death of Eddie Lumsden, Australian rugby league player (b. 1936)
2019	The death of Rip Taylor, American actor and comedian (b. 1931)
2020	The death of Eddie Van Halen, Dutch-American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (b. 1955)
2020	The death of Johnny Nash, American singer-songwriter (b. 1940)

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