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Bouree, Edme Bernard SEE BOURREE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bourdon, Sebastien an eminent French painter and engraver, was born at Montpellier in 1616. He studied under his father, and subsequently went to Rome, where he remained three years. On returning to Paris he executed the Crucifixion of St. Peter, in the Church of Notre Dame, which is considered his masterpiece. He also painted in … Continue reading “Bourdon, Sebastien”

Bourdon SEE STAFF, PRECENTORS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bourdon, Jean Born at Rouen, France, 1612; died at Quebec, 1668. In 1634 he went to Canada and became the first engineer-in-chief and land-surveyor in the colony of New France, and the first attorney-general of the Conseil Superieur, established in 1663. It was Bourdon who surveyed and laid out all the domains and land grants … Continue reading “Bourdon, Jean”

Bourdoise, Adrien a French theologian, was born in the diocese of Chartres, July 1, 1584. At the age of twenty years he commenced his studies, and allied himself in friendship with St. Vincent de Paul and the abbot Olier, founder of the seminary of St. Sulpice. Having entered upon the ecclesiastical .calling, he occupied himself … Continue reading “Bourdoise, Adrien”

Bourdin, Maurice (Gregory VIII) Antipope , 1118 , born probably Limoges, France ; died Salerno, Italy , c.1137. A Cluniac monk, he was made Archbishop of Braga, Portugal , 1111 , but was suspended by Paschal II, 1114 . In 1117 he crowned the papal enemy, Emperor Henry V; for this he was excommunicated. After … Continue reading “Bourdin, Maurice”

Bourdin, Mathieu a French theologian and monk, who died in 1692, wrote a Vie de Madeleine Vigneron, du Tiers Ordre de Saint Francois de Paule (Rouen, 1679; Paris, 1689). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bourdin, Charles a French theologian, who lived in the latter half of the 17th century, was archdeacon and grand vicar of Noyon. He published the Histoire de Notre Dame de Friulaine (St. Quentin, 1662). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Gen., s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bourdillon, Benedict a missionary of the Church of England, was of French origin. Having been ordained in England, he came to America, and was made incumbent in 1735 of Somerset Parish, Somerset Co., Md. On July 24, 1739, he was presented to St. Paul’s Parish (now within the limits of Baltimore). He built a chapel … Continue reading “Bourdillon, Benedict”

Bourdigne, Jean De a French chronicler, a native of Angers, was canon-priest of his native city, and died April 19, 1545, leaving several historical works, for which see Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature