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Baron (Or Baronius), Martin a Polish theologian, lived in the early half of the 17th century and wrote, Icones et Miracula SanctoraumPolonice (Cologne, 1605): Vita, Gesta, et Miracula B. Stanislai (Cracow, 1609): Vitce, Gesta, et Mliracula Sanctorum quinque Fratrum Polonorunz Eremitorum Casimiriensium Sazncti Rozmualdi (ibid. 1716). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Baron (Or Baronius), Martin”

barometer (Greek: baros, pressure; metron, measure) An instrument to measure atmospheric pressure, invented by Evangelista Torricelli, consisting essentially of a hollow vertical glass tube, containing mercury; the upper end is sealed and the lower end is immersed in an open container of mercury. The varying weight of the atmosphere due to weather conditions acts upon … Continue reading “barometer”

Baroes was bishop of Edessa, to which see he was translated from Haran by the emperor Constantius, A.D. 361. Sozomen, however, states that Baroes (together with Eulogius) was not consecrated to any definite see, but was raised to the episcopate while he remained in his monastery, as a token of honor for his services to … Continue reading “Baroes”

Barodis (, Vulg. Rahotis), of those servants of Solomon whose sons returned with Zerubbabel (1Es 5:34); but there is no corresponding name in the genuine lists of Ezr 2:57 or Neh 7:59. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Barodis BARODIS.A name occurring in 1Es 5:34 (om. In Ezr. and Neh.). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary … Continue reading “Barodis”

barocyclonometer An instrument which unites features of a cyclonometer and an aneroid barometer, and which is used to detect the approach of typhoons. Jos Algu, S.J., director of the Philippine Island Weather Bureau, invented it. It is employed on vessels navigating the East Indian and Pacific Oceans, and the U.S. government has fitted out U.S. … Continue reading “barocyclonometer”

barocco style A picturesque, exalted, architectural style which prevailed in ecclesiastical architecture for nearly two centuries, and which is associated mainly with Michelangelo, its creator, and with the architects Bernini and Borromini. It is an interpretation of joy, the characteristic of which is imagination, picturesqueness, immensity, and harmony between building and environment, with a suggestion … Continue reading “Barocco Style”

Baroccio, Federigo Called Fiore d’Urbino, a distinguished painter and engraver, born at Urbino, 1528; died at the same place, 30 September, 1612. His father, who was Ambrogio Baroccio, a sculptor, of a Milanese family, gave him his first art lessons. He then studied drawing with Francesco Manzocchi of Forli. His uncle, the architect Bartolommeo Genga, … Continue reading “Baroccio, Federigo”

Baroccio (Or Barocci), Fiori Federigo Di Urbano an eminent Italian painter, was born at Urbino in 1528. He studied under Battista Veneziano until he was twenty years of age, then went to Rome, and was invited by cardinal della Rovere into his palace, where he executed some fresco paintings. During the pontificate of Gregory XIII … Continue reading “Baroccio (Or Barocci), Fiori Federigo Di Urbano”

Baro Or Baron, Pierre was born at Etampes in France, and was educated at Bourges. Having embraced Protestantism, he came over into England in the time of Elizabeth to avoid persecution. Here he entered himself at Trinity College, Cambridge, and in 1575 was made Lady Margaret professor of divinity on the recommendation of Lord Burghley. … Continue reading “Baro Or Baron, Pierre”

Baro, Bonaventura SEE BARONIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature