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Barbosa, Domingos a Brazilian Jesuit and poet, was a native of Bahia. He taught theology, took charge of the novices of the Convent of Bahia, and went to Rome as attorney-general of the province of Brazil. On his return he was given the oversight of the College of Pernambuco, and in 1685 died at Bahia, … Continue reading “Barbosa, Domingos”

Barbosa, Caetano (surnamed Constantino), a Portuguese preacher, was born: at Evora in 1660. He became one of the best preachers of Portugal, and was commended for his inexhaustible charity. He wrote Sermon de Soledade (Lisbon, 1691). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Barbosa, Antonio a Portuguese missionary of the 17th century, belonged to the Society of Jesuits, and was placed in charge of a mission in Cochin China. He wrote Dictionarium Linguoce Annamiticoe (published by P. de Rhode, Rome, 1651). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Barbosa, Agostino A noted canonist, b. at Guimaraens, Portugal, in 1589; consecrated in Rome, 22 March, 1649, Bishop of Ugento in Otranto, Italy, he died seven months later. Having studied canon law in his native land, he went to Rome. Being without books, his astounding memory served him instead. Sanctity and affability won for him … Continue reading “Barbosa, Agostino”

Barbosa, Agostinho a Portuguese prelate and jurist, was born in 1590. He went to Madrid and to Rome, and, destitute of resources, spent his time in the public libraries, recording at night what he had gained through the day. When the Portuguese monarchy was restored, Barbosa, who was still attached to Spain, was made bishop … Continue reading “Barbosa, Agostinho”

Barbosa (Machado), Ignacio a Portuguese ecclesiastic and historian, was born in Lisbon in 1586. He studied at Coimbra, went to Bahia as a judge, but on the death of his wife entered holy orders, and died in 1634, leaving a few religious works. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.; Rose, Gen. Biog. Dict. s.v. Fuente: … Continue reading “Barbosa (Machado), Ignacio”

Barbosa (Machado), Diogo a celebrated Portuguese prelate and historian, was born in Lisbon, March 31, 1682. He studied at the University of Coimbra, and in 1724 took holy orders. Four years afterwards he became abbot of St. Adrian’s in Lisbon, and finally bishop of Oporto. He died in 1770. He is the author of Bibliotheca … Continue reading “Barbosa (Machado), Diogo”

Barbolius, Demetrius SEE BARBUGLI, DEMETRIO. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Barbo, Paolo an Italian ecclesiastic, was born at Soncino. He entered the Order of St. Dominic, and became doctor in theology. He taught at Milan, Ferrara, and Bologna, and died Aug. 4, 1494, being at the time prior of the Monastery of Cremona. Among other works, he wrote Epitome Qucestionum in 4 Libros Sentent, a … Continue reading “Barbo, Paolo”

Barbo, Luigi an Italian prelate and historian, was born in 1381. He was the son of a Venetian senator of the family of Paul II. After having embraced a religious life, he instituted a reform among the pupils of St. Augustine, He assisted at the Council of Constance, and became bishop of Treviso, where he … Continue reading “Barbo, Luigi”