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Bainbridge Or Bambridge, Christopher archbishop of York, and cardinal-priest of the Roman Church, was born at Hilton, in Westmoreland, and educated at Queen’s College, Oxford, of which he became provost in 1495. He was afterward a liberal benefactor to his college. In 1503 he became dean of York; in 1505 dean of Windsor. In 1507 … Continue reading “Bainbridge Or Bambridge, Christopher”

Bainbridge, Christopher Archbishop of York, and Cardinal, b. at Hilton, near Appleby, in Westmoreland, probably 1464; d. at Rome, 14 July, 1514. He proceeded to Oxford, entering Queen’s College, of which he became provost in or before 1495, being about that time admitted LL.D.; he became later a liberal benefactor to his college. He held … Continue reading “Bainbridge, Christopher”

Bain, William Ira a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born near Norfolk,Va., Oct. 30, 1844. His early advantages were limited. He was a remarkably wellread young man, and being bright, in possession of a good memory and an irrepressible perseverance, he trained himself to be a good thinker and fine preacher. He was converted in 1867, … Continue reading “Bain, William Ira”

Bain, John a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in the Highlands of Scotland, Jan. 3, 1804. He emigrated to the United States in 1823; soon after became a local preacher; and in 1835 entered the Pittsburgh Conference, in which he labored vigorously and with faithfulness until his death, in 1872. Mr. Bain was learned, pious, … Continue reading “Bain, John”

Bain, James an Irish Congregational minister, was a native of Dundee, Scotland, but removed to Belfast; Ireland, while yet a young man, and decided to consecrate himself to the ministry. He was educated at the Belfast College, and spent the two years succeeding the completion of his studies (1837-38) in evangelistic work in the County … Continue reading “Bain, James”

Bain, Hope a Universalist minister, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, May 30, 1795. He removed soon after, with his parents, to the West Indies; later, to Baltimore, Md.; served in the war of 1812, in a Baltimore company of volunteers; was a member of the Presbyterian Church for several years; and became agent of the … Continue reading “Bain, Hope”

Bain, George A a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born near Baltimore, Md. July 6, 1798. He was left an orphan when about nine years of age; experienced conversion in 1818; and in 1820 received license to preach, and was admitted into the Baltimore Conference, and immediately transferred to the Virginia Conference. … Continue reading “Bain, George A”

Baily, Thomas A Catholic clergyman, b. in Yorkshire, England; d. at Douai, France, 7 October, 1591. He was a student at Glare Hall, Cambridge, where he obtained the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1546. Soon after he became a Fellow of that house receiving the degree of Master of Arts in 1549. In 1554 … Continue reading “Baily, Thomas”

Baily, John a Congregational minister, was born near Blackburn, in Lancashire, England, Feb. 24, 1644. After studying under the celebrated Dr. Thomas Harrison, he commenced his ministry in Chester, England, at the age of twenty-two; but after a short time, on account of his Congregational principles, he was imprisoned in Lancashire jail. When he was … Continue reading “Baily, John”

Bailon, Pascal a Spanish monk and theologian, who died at Villareal in 1592, wrote, Principales Mysterios de la Vida de Christo, etc. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature