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Boullier, David Reynold a Dutch Protestant theologian of French origin, was born at Utrecht, March 24, 1699. He was successively minister at Amsterdam and London, where he zealously brought his talents to bear in behalf of religion, which was attacked by new philosophies. He died at London, Dec. 23, 1759. Some of his principal works … Continue reading “Boullier, David Reynold”

Boullier a Protestant preacher, son of David Reynold, was born at London about 1735. He was preacher in the French language at London, and then at Amsterdam. He died at Hague in 1797. He wrote, Reflexions sur l’Eloquence Exterieure; and some Sermons. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Boullier”

Boullanger, Andre (more commonly known as petit Pere Andre), a French preacher of the reformed order of Augustines, was born at Paris about 1578. He preached for fifty-five years and gained a wide reputation. His singularity consisted in a habit of interspersing his sermons with a few droll expressions, in order, as he said, to … Continue reading “Boullanger, Andre”

Boullemier, Charles a French historian, was born at Dijon, Nov. 12, 1725. He first followed the profession of arms, but at length entered upon the ecclesiastical calling. He died at Dijon, April 11, 1803. He wrote a great number of dissertations upon the history of Burgundy, also Memoire sur la Vie et les Ouvrages d’Etienne … Continue reading “Boullemier, Charles”

Bouljanus an ancient idol, said to have been particularly worshipped at Nantz. Its temple was destroyed in accord with an edict of Constantine. If conjecture be allowed, Bouljanus may have been compounded of Baal, corruptly expressed, and Janus. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Boulier, Philibert a French historian and theologian, was canon of the cathedral of Chalons and of Sainte Chapelle of Dijon, where he died in 1652. He wrote, Recueil de quelques Pieces pour Servir, a I’Histoire Ecclsiastique et Sacree de la Ville de Dijon (Dijon, 1648): Le Devoir de l’llomme Creferien: Reflexions sur la, Confession et … Continue reading “Boulier, Philibert”

Boulenger, Pierre a French scholar, died about 1590, leaving Institutiones Christiance, in eight books:Commentarius in Apocalypsin. See Mireus, De Script. sec. 16; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten – Lexikon, s.v. (B. P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Boule, Etienne Louis an eminent French architect, was born at Paris, Feb. 12, 1728, and studied under Lejai. He erected the Chateau de Tasse, and Chaville; also a number of churches, villas, city gates, and triumphal arches. He was architect to the king and a member of the Royal Academy for many years, and in … Continue reading “Boule, Etienne Louis”

Boulenger, Jules Cesar a French historian and scholar of the Jesuit order, son of Pierre, was born at Loudun in 1558. He became a doctor of theology, and died at Cahors, Aug. 3, 1628. He wrote a great number of works, among which we notice, Historia sui Temporis ab Anno 1560 usque ad Annum? 1612: … Continue reading “Boulenger, Jules Cesar”

Boulay, Csar-Egasse du (BULÆUS). A French historian, b. in the beginning of the seventeenth century at Saint-Ellier (department of Mayenne); d. 16 October, 1678. After teaching humanities in the College of Navarre he occupied important positions in the University of Paris, especially those of rector and historian of the university. His main work is the … Continue reading “Boulay, César-Egasse du”