Faxian

337–c. 422

Chinese Buddhist monk who walked to India for sacred texts.

Faxian (337–c. 422) was a pilgrim, born in Xiangyuan County and died in Nanjing.

Known as: Pilgrim
Category: Explorers
Born: 337, Xiangyuan County
Died: c. 422, Nanjing

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