Okay, context:
1) There used to be a large number of French Catholic priests in Thailand. However, the nation soon became hostile and the priests were forced to flee. While some went east to Cochin-china, others went as far as to Beijing.
2) French Revolution. The nation becomes secular, and the priests are forced to flee. Many, still wishing to spread the faith to the unbelievers, go to nations in Asia.
Now, question: In which specific year would these priests arrive in Beijing? It's more like "pick-a-number", yes, but I just wanted to know if there was a specific year where it was more possible
(i.e. coming from France to Beijing takes time, French priests may not immediately feel the need to leave France until the actual persecutions started, etc.)
In summary: what year was it?


1) There used to be a large number of French Catholic priests in Thailand. However, the nation soon became hostile and the priests were forced to flee. While some went east to Cochin-china, others went as far as to Beijing.
2) French Revolution. The nation becomes secular, and the priests are forced to flee. Many, still wishing to spread the faith to the unbelievers, go to nations in Asia.
Now, question: In which specific year would these priests arrive in Beijing? It's more like "pick-a-number", yes, but I just wanted to know if there was a specific year where it was more possible
(i.e. coming from France to Beijing takes time, French priests may not immediately feel the need to leave France until the actual persecutions started, etc.)
In summary: what year was it?