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Beattie, James poet and moralist, was the son of a small farmer, and was born at Laurencekirk, in Kincardineshire, October 25, 1735. After pursuing his studies with brilliant success at Marischal College, Aberdeen, he was appointed usher to the Grammar School of that city, 1758, where he enjoyed the society of many distinguished men, by … Continue reading “Beattie, James”

Beattie, Alexander O a Presbyterian minister, was born at Ecclefechan, Scotland, Aug. 17, 1773. His education was limited. He was licensed in 1807, and appointed to a church in Kincardine. In 1825 he was called to Gordon-street Church, Glasgow, where he remained for thirty-two years. He was successful and very popular as a minister. He … Continue reading “Beattie, Alexander O”

Beattie, Alexander a Presbyterian minister, was born in County Altrim, Ireland, July 21, 1824. He was educated at Belfast College, and studied theology at the Belfast Theological Seminary. He emigrated to Canada and subsequently to the United States. He was ordained vby the Ouachita Presbytery of Arkansas in 1851, and labored first at Ebenezer and … Continue reading “Beattie, Alexander”

Beatrix, Saint Virgin, martyr (303 ), died Rome. According to tradition she was the sister of Saint Faustinus and Saint Simplicius, martyrs . She was arrested after burying her brothers, imprisoned, and strangled. Feast , 29 July . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Beatrix Or Beatrice, St sister of Simplicius and Faustinus, who were beheaded in 303, and their bodies thrown into the Tiber. Beatrix rescued the bodies from the water and buried them, for which she was condemned; but for seven months she escaped the fury of her persecutors. She was eventually arrested and strangled in prison. … Continue reading “Beatrix Or Beatrice, St”

Beatrix (Or BEATRICE). The name Beatrix has been borne by a certain number of holy persons, but no one of them has attained to any very eminent renown of sanctity. I. Saint Beatrix A Roman virgin and martyr, inscribed in the Roman Martyrologium on 29 July. She is believed to have been the sister of … Continue reading “Beatrix”

Beatrici, Niccolo a French engraver, was born at Thionville, in Lorraine, about 1500. He probably lived in Rome from 1532 to 1562. His style resembles that of Agostino Veneziano. The followi;g is a list of some of his works: Bust of Pius III; Pope Paul III; Pope Paul IV, dated 1558; Cain Killing Abel; Joseph … Continue reading “Beatrici, Niccolo”

Beatrice (c.1266-1290) Depicted in Dante’s poetry as his guide through Paradise, was the daughter of a Florentine merchant, Portinari, and wife of Simone dei Bardi. Dante’s love for her was purely spiritual and mystical, and after her death his idealized love for her was expressed in the Vita Nuova, a collection of sonnets. She is … Continue reading “Beatrice”

Beaton, James (ii) (1517 -1603 ) Archbishop of Glasgow, nephew of James Beaton of Saint Andrews; died Paris. After opposing for eight years the plans of the Scottish nobles to enrich themselves with the spoils of the Church, he went to Paris in 1560 , where he acted as Scottish ambassador. In 1574 he was … Continue reading “Beaton, James (ii)”

Beaton, James (i) (c.1473-1539) Brother of David Beaton, Archbishop of Saint Andrews, Chancellor of Scotland, and one of the Council of Regents for the infant James V; died Saint Andrews, Scotland. He used his powerful influence against the intrigues of Henry VIII to dominate Scotland. On his translation from the See of Glasgow (1509 -1522 … Continue reading “Beaton, James (i)”