Jean Joseph Marie Amiot

Jean Joseph Marie Amiot (; 8 February 1718 8 October 1793) was a French Jesuit missionary. He worked in Qing China. 
Life.
Amiot was born in Toulon. He joined the Society of Jesus in 1737. He was made a priest in 1746. He was then sent to China. He arrived at China in August 1751.
He lived the rest of his life in China. He died after hearing the news that King Louis XVI was executed.
Works.
Amiot translated Chinese literature to French. He translated "The Art of War" in 1772. This made the work known in the Western world.
Amiot studied Chinese music. He wrote down Chinese music which were played in the Qing court. His works are used to study Chinese music in the 18th century.