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Bayer (Y Subias), Francisco a Spanish painter, was born at Saragossa, March 9, 1734. He was early instructed by an obscure painter, and soon after sent to Madrid, where he entered the school of Antonio Gonzales Valasquez. He painted several pictures for the churches of Madrid, amoing, which were those of the life of St. … Continue reading “Bayer (Y Subias), Francisco”

Bayer (De Boppart), Thierry a French prelate, exchanged in 1365 the bishopric of Worms for that of Metz. The historians of his time have spoken in high terms of his personal qualities. He terminated the discutssions raised between the inhabitants of Metz and his predecessor, formed an alliance with the dukes of Lorraine and Bar, … Continue reading “Bayer (De Boppart), Thierry”

Bayer (De Boppart), Conrad bishop of Metz from 1415, was of the same family as Thierry Bayer de Boppart. This prelate first occupied his time in exterminating the brigands who were desolating the country, and bringing about a reconciliation between the people of Messina and the duke of Lorraine. He went to Rome to solicit … Continue reading “Bayer (De Boppart), Conrad”

Bayart in the sagas of the Middle Ages, was the famous horse of the four Heimon children, on which they all sat, and whose fleetness, courage, and strength made them so dangerous to the king of France, that the forgiveness of four of their atrocious deeds was conditioned on the sacrifice of this noble steed. … Continue reading “Bayart”

Bayard, Lewis P., D.D. a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was a son of the Hon. Samuel Bayard, of Princeton, N. J. He graduated from the College of New Jersey in 1809; became rector of Trinity Church, Newark, N. J., in May, 1813; resigned his charge in 1820, and then preached in various places … Continue reading “Bayard, Lewis P., D.D.”

Bayard, Chevalier de (1475 -1524 ) French knight and national hero, renowned for his bravery. He has become the outstanding type of chivalry and is known as the knight sans peur et sans reproche (without fear and without reproach). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Bayanne, Alphonso Hubert (De Lattier) duke de, a French cardinal, was born at Valencia, Dauiphiny, Oct. 30, 1739. He was auditor of the rote at the court of Rome in 1777, was appointed senator, April 6, 1813, and voted the forfeiture of the emperor in 1814. He was created peer of France by Louis XVIII, … Continue reading “Bayanne, Alphonso Hubert (De Lattier)”

Bayadere (from the Portuguese balladeira, i.e. ballet-dancer), is a professional dancing and singing girl of India. In the language of India they are called Devadasis, and are divided into various classes. The first live in the temple of Vishnu and Siva; they dance and sing during the solemnities of the worship. Those in the second … Continue reading “Bayadere”

Baya (Beya, Or Vey) ST. commemorated Nov. 1 or 3 who is venerated at Dunbar, in Lothian, is said to have inhabited the island of Little Cumbrae, in the Clyde. She died on the island, and a chapel was raised over her remains, and may be the one now in ruins bearing her name. King … Continue reading “Baya (Beya, Or Vey)”

Bay-window is a window forming a bav or recess in a room, and projecting outwards from the wall either in a rectangular, polygonal, or semicircular form, often called a bow- window. Bay-windows do not appear to have been used earlier than the Perpendicular style; but at that period they were very frequently employed, particularly in … Continue reading “Bay-window”