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| − | + | Anjirô was from [[Satsuma province]], from whence he fled to [[Goa]] after committing a murder. There he met [[Francis Xavier|St. Francis Xavier]] ([[1506]]-[[1552]]) and returned to Japan with him as an interpreter. His (at times inaccurate) description of Japan - and in particular her native religions - was of considerable interest to the missionaries at Goa and was much studied. Unfortunately for Xavier, Anjirô’s poor skills as a interpreter proved a hindrance once they arrived in Japan itself. | |
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Revision as of 02:24, 11 April 2011
- Distinction: Interpreter
Anjirô was from Satsuma province, from whence he fled to Goa after committing a murder. There he met St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552) and returned to Japan with him as an interpreter. His (at times inaccurate) description of Japan - and in particular her native religions - was of considerable interest to the missionaries at Goa and was much studied. Unfortunately for Xavier, Anjirô’s poor skills as a interpreter proved a hindrance once they arrived in Japan itself.
