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Bergen, George Providence a Presbyterian minister, was born Jan. 1, 1820, in Mercer County, Ky. He graduated from Centre College in 1846, and from Princetoi Seminary in 1849. He was licensed by the Presbytery of New Brunswick, April 26, 1848. Returning to Kentucky, he engaged to fill, for a few months. the pulpit of the … Continue reading “Bergen, George Providence”

Bergen, Ancient See of (BERGA, BERGENSIS.) The diocese included the Provinces of Nordre and Sondre Bergenhus, and the district of Sondmor in the Province of Romsdal. The discovery at Selo in 996 of the supposed remains of St. Sunniva and her companions led King Olaf Trygveson to build a church there. It was not, however, … Continue reading “Bergen, Ancient See of”

Bergelmer in Norse mythology, was the son of Aurgelmer, a powerful mountain giant. Long before the creation of the world this mighty god lived, until the earth was overflooded by Ymer’s blood, and the entire Rhimthusian generation perished. He alone saved himself in a boat, and with his wife subsequently peopled the earth again. The … Continue reading “Bergelmer”

Bergantini Guiseppe Hyacinth Maria an Italian theologian, brother of Giovanni Pietro, of the order of Servites, was born at Venice, Oct. 10, 1690. His principal works are, Annus Sdcer, per Cujus Dies Singulos eorum Pia Recolitur Memoria, quorum Triusmphis Sarcra Servarum Marice Familia Coronatur (Inspruck, 1729) Venetorum Ducum Imagines e Tarbulis Prcetorii Expresses: Fra Paolo: … Continue reading “Bergantini Guiseppe Hyacinth Maria”

Bergamo (Diocese of Bergamo). The city, called by the ancients Bergonum, is capital of the province of that name in Lombardy, and contains 45,000 inhabitants. It is said to be of Etruscan foundation. During the anarchy that reigned in Italy in the eleventh century, Bergamo set itself up as a commune, and as such joined … Continue reading “Bergamo”

Bergalli Carlo an Italian scholar and theologian of the order of Conventual Minorites, a native of Palermo, distinguished himself as a preacher, he taught philosophy and theology in the convents of his order. He died at Palermo, Nov. 17, 1679, leaving De Objecto Philosophice (Perugia, 1649). Davidiade, an Italian epic poem, is also attributed to … Continue reading “Bergalli Carlo”

Berg, Joseph Frederick D.D a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, and a son of Rev. Christian Frederick Berg, of Denmark, was born at Grace Hill, Antigua, W. L., June 3, 1812. He was educated in the Moravian institutions at Fulnic, England, in 1816-25. In 1825 he came to the United States, and was placed … Continue reading “Berg, Joseph Frederick D.D”

Berg, Johann Peter a Protestant theologian and Orientalist of Germany, was born in Bremen, Sept. 3, 1737, and died March 3, 1800, at Duisburg, as doctor and professor of theology and of Oriental languages. He was a man of vast learning, and was well versed in Oriental languages, especially the Arabic, and he introduced into … Continue reading “Berg, Johann Peter”

Berg, Joachim von a German man of state and a philanthropist, was born at Herrndorf, March 23, 1526. He was the most celebrated member of a family which still exists in Silesia. He was learned in theology, history, law, and politics. On his return from his travels in the Netherlands, England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, … Continue reading “Berg, Joachim von”

Berg, Gustav Dittmar a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born Jan. 19, 1798, at Voltlage, near Munster, and died July 19, 1837, as doctor and professor of theology at Breslau. He wrote, Ueber das Eheband. Eine dogmatisch- kirchenrechtliche Abhandlung, etc. (Munster, 1829): Die christkatholische Lehre von dem Bittgebete (ibid.: 1831): Ueber die Verbindlichkeit der … Continue reading “Berg, Gustav Dittmar”