Original Name:
Chinese Name:
大西洋
Notes:
Literally "Great Western Ocean", this was a term used by the Ming compilers to refer to an undefined distant polity and as a general term for "Westerners" such as Li Ma-dou (Matteo Ricci). For information on further Chinese sources relating to this polity, see Chen, Xie and Lu (1986; 440-41).
Relevant Entries:
2 entries found.
| Reign Date | Western Date |
|---|---|
| Year 29, Month 2, Day 1 | 5 Mar 1601 |
| Year 39, Month 12, Day 5 | 7 Jan 1612 |