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Bianchini, Francesco A student of the natural sciences, and an historian, b. at Verona, Northern Italy, 13 December, 1662; d. at Rome, 2 March, 1729. At first he devoted himself to the study of mathematics, physics, and astronomy; later he also took a course in theology. In 1699 he was advanced to deaconship, but never … Continue reading “Bianchini, Francesco”

Bianchi, Vicento an Italian theologian, a native of Venice, taught philosophy at Paris at the age of twenty-one years. He rendered himself ridiculous by his self- sufficiency and his leaning towards the marvellous. He died in 1585. His principal works are, Oratorio ad Gallos, ante quam Parisiis’de Vetere Hebraeorslm Theologia Publica Inciperet Legere (Paris, 1606): … Continue reading “Bianchi, Vicento”

Bianchi, Pietro a Roman, painter, was born in 1694, and first studied under Baciccio and then under Benedetto Luti. A few of his pictures are found in the churches at Rome. At Gubbio is his picture of St. Clara, with the Angel. He painted a picture for the Church of St. Peter’s that was so … Continue reading “Bianchi, Pietro”

Bianchi, Giovanni Antonio Friar Minor and theologian, b. at Lucca, 2 October, 1686; d. at Rome, 18 January, 1768. At the age of seventeen he entered the Franciscan Order. He was once elected to the office of Provincial of the Roman Province, and for a number of years was professor of philosophy and theology. During … Continue reading “Bianchi, Giovanni Antonio”

Bianchi, Bonaventura an, Italian preacher of the order of Minorites, was a native of Cottignola, and lived in the early half of the 15th century. His principal works are, Quaresiman e (Bologna, 1534): De Viris Illustribus Novi et Veteris Testamenti (ibid. eod.). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Bianchi, Bonaventura”

Bianchi, Federigo a Milanese painter, born near the close of the 16th century, was a relative and scholar of Giulio Cesare Procaccini. When seventy years old, Orlandi says, he painted three frescos in the cloister of the monastery of Zoccolanti, at Milan; also several other works in that city. He was honored with a gold … Continue reading “Bianchi, Federigo”

Bianchi (Ital. for White men), a name given to a section of the Flagellants (q.v.), in the 14th century, which came down from the Alps into Italy, scourging themselves as they went. Bianchi (Lat. Blancus), Andreas, an Italian Jesuit, was born in Genoa in 1587, and died there, March 29, 1657. He is the author … Continue reading “Bianchi”

Bianchetti (Or Blanchetti) Cesare an Italian nobleman of the 16th century, was the founder of the congregation of St. Gabriel. SEE GABRIEL, ST., CONGREGATION OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bian in the mythology of India, is one of the five genii who inhabit the human body, and who set its powers of life in motion. He has his seat in the heart and sends the blood through the arteries. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bialobrzeski, Martin bishop of Kamieniec, was born in 1522, and died in 1586 at his episcopal see, which he had occupied since 1577. He was one of the most talented pulpit orators and writers of Poland. The rights of his Church he defended everywhere, especially against heretics. Thus he opposed, in behalf of his chapter, … Continue reading “Bialobrzeski, Martin”