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Simon Zhu Kaimin, SJ was a Chinese Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Jiangsu. He was also a member of the Society of Jesus.

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Born
1868-10-30
Died
1960-02-22
Nationality
People's Republic of China
Occupation
missionary

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