Giovanni da Triora was an Italian Franciscan priest and missionary who lived from 1760 to 1816. Born Francesco Maria Lantrua in Molini di Triora, he joined the Franciscan Order in Rome and later served as a theology teacher. In 1799, he traveled to China, where he embraced local customs and clothing. He dedicated his life to missionary work in provinces such as Shaanxi and Hunan before facing execution during a period of religious persecution.