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Becerril, Francisco brother of Alonzo, who died in 1573, and C risto bal, his son, who died in 1584, were also two commendable artists. They executed works for the Church of St. John at Alcarnon which were very highly esteemed. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Becerril, Alonzo a Spanish sculptor, lived near the close of the 16th century. Nearly all of his works are in silver. He made for the Cathedral of Cuenga crucifixes, reliquaries, chandeliers, and a splendid ostensoir which is admired to this day. For this last article he received 16,755 ducats, and the weight of it was … Continue reading “Becerril, Alonzo”

Becerra, Gasparo a Spanish painter, sculptor, and arclitect, was born at Bajeza, Andalusia, about 520. He studied at Rome under Michael Angelo. He carved in wood images of Christ, of the Virgin, and of saints. which were among the most beautifil ornaments of the Spanish churches. He was one of the first to conceive the … Continue reading “Becerra, Gasparo”

Becerra, Fernando a Spanish hagiographer who lived at the commencement of the 17th century, wrote, La Vida e Morte de los SS. Maartyres Fr. Feorando, etc. (Cadiz, 1617): Relazion del Martyrio del P. Foi.-P. de Zuziga, en los reynos del Zaplon, 1622, which is found in manuscript in several libraries of Spain. See Hoefer, Nov. … Continue reading “Becerra, Fernando”

Becerra, Dominico a Spanish preacher of the 16th century, was a native of Seville. He was made prisoner by the Moors of Algiers, and conducted to Rome. He wrote El Fattado dos Costumbres (Venice, 1589). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Beccus, John (c.1220 -1298 ) Patriarch of Constantinople, born Constantinople. He was one of the few Greek prelates who labored for reunion with Rome, accepting the papal primacy and their doctrine concerning the Holy Ghost . After the death of Emperor Michael Palaeologus, 1282 , the enemies of reunion forced his resignation as patriarch and … Continue reading “Beccus, John”

Beccold SEE BOCCOLD. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Becci, Giovanni Battista an Italian theologian, a native of Castiglione, entered the Benedictine order at Monte Cassino, and became abbot of Arezzo; this office he held at the time of his death, which occurred in 1687. He was especially known by his anagrams. He wrote, Jac. Cavaccii Elogia Illustrium Anachoretarum (Rome, 1662): Veritas Anagrammate Explor’ta … Continue reading “Becci, Giovanni Battista”

Becchio (Or Becchius), Guglielmo an Italian theologian, bishop of Fiesole, native. of Florence, who died in 1480.wrote, Commentaria in Aristot. Ethic. Libr.: Interpretatio super Primum Sentent.: Dubitatur an Deus? Liber de lege Mahomethana. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Beccaria, Giovanni Battista Born 1716; died 1781. Catholic physicist and professor of experimental physics. Reached important new conclusions concerning the reactions of electricity and of air to electrified bodies. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Beccaria, Giovanni Battista A physicist, born at Mondovi, 3 October, 1716; died at Turin, 27 May, 1781. At the age of sixteen … Continue reading “Beccaria, Giovanni Battista”