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Beaumont, Leonce Elie de Geologist . Born 1798; died 1874. Advanced a theory of the origin of mountain ranges which has exercised great influence on succeeding geologists, and did the major part of a valuable geological map of France. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Beaumont, Joseph, M.D one of the most eminent preachers in the Methodist Church of England, was the son of the Rev. John Beaumont, and was born at Castle Donington, March 19, 1794. He received his education at Kingswood school, and was there converted to God. After some years spent in the study of medicine, he … Continue reading “Beaumont, Joseph, M.D”

Beaumont, Joseph D.D. an English divine, was born at Hadleigh, Suffolk, March 13, 1615. At the age of sixteen he was placed in Peterhouse, Cambridge, where he made great progress in learning, and subsequently became fellow, tutor, and moderator. In 1643 he was ejected from his fellowship on account of his adherence to Charles I. … Continue reading “Beaumont, Joseph D.D.”

Beaumont, John an English Wesleyan preacher, and father of the eloquent Rev. Joseph Beaumont, M.D., was converted in early life; entered the ministry in 1786, and travelled until his death at Macclesfield, Nov. 8, 1822. He possessed considerable musical talents, and some of his sacred compositions will long be esteemed. See Minutes of the British … Continue reading “Beaumont, John”

Beaumont, Guillaume Robert Philippe Joseph Jean de a French ascetic writer, was born at Rouen near the close of the 17th century, and died in 1761. He wrote, L’Imitation de la Vierge (1758): Devotion au Divin Cmeur de Jesus (Rouen, 1751): Lives des Saints (1757): Exercises du Parfait Chretien (eod.). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, … Continue reading “Beaumont, Guillaume Robert Philippe Joseph Jean de”

Beaumont, Geoffrey de A French prelate and peer, was born at Bayeux, at the commencement of the 13th century. He was legate of the holy see in Lombardy, and accompanied, as chancellor, Charles of Anjou, brother of St. Louis, to the kingdom of Naples. In 1265 he brought to the king of Sicily the aid … Continue reading “Beaumont, Geoffrey de”

Beaumont College An institution molded on the English public school, founded by the Jesuits, 1861 , on the property of Beaumont Lodge, Old Windsor; prepares students for the universities. Connected with it is Saint John’s Preparatory School, with buildings in Tudor style and a Perpendicular chapel designed by John Francis Bentley. Priests, 23; students (1925 … Continue reading “Beaumont College”

Beaumont, Claudio Francesco an Italian painter, was born in 1694. After studying some time in his native city, he visited Rome, where he applied himself to copying the works of Raphael, Guido, and the Caracci. On returning to Turin, he was employed to decorate the royal palace, where he painted in fresco, in the library, … Continue reading “Beaumont, Claudio Francesco”

Beaumont, Christophe de a noted French prelate, was born, July 26, 1703, at La Roque, in the diocese of Sarlat. In 1741 he.was made bishop of Bayonne, in 1745 archbishop of Vienne, and in 1746 of Paris. He very rigorously sustained the bull Unigenitus against the Jansenists, and forbade the administration of the sacraments to … Continue reading “Beaumont, Christophe de”

Beauly Priory of the Valliscaulian Order, founded, 1230 , at Beauly, Scotland, by John Bisset of the Aird. It was transferred to the Cistercians , c.1460 , and rebuilt from the foundations by Robert Reid, Bishop of Orkney, when he became its commendatory prior in 1530. His arms (stag’s head with a crosier issuing from … Continue reading “Beauly”