Rodolfo Acquaviva was an Italian Jesuit priest who served as a missionary in India during the late 16th century. Born in Atri to a noble family, he joined the Society of Jesus in 1568 and later traveled to India in 1578. He is most recognized for his time at the Mughal court of Akbar the Great, where he participated in religious debates. His missionary work eventually led to his death in 1583 during a revolt in Cuncolim, resulting in his status as a blessed in the Catholic Church.