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Antonio da Sangallo, the Younger Nephew, of Antonio da Sangallo, the Elder. Born in Mugello, Italy 12 April 1484; died in Terni, Italy in 3 August 1546. Working for 41 years under the patronage of Pope Leo X, Pope Clement VII, and Pope Paul III, he exhibited extraordinary ability as a builder of churches and … Continue reading “Antonio da Sangallo, the Younger”

Antonio da Sangallo, the Elder Brother of Giuliano Giamatti da Sangallo. Born in Florence, Italy in 1455; died there in 1534. He was engaged by Pope Alexander VI to erect the fortification of the Castel Sant’ Angelo and the fort Civita Castellana. He later erected the church of Madonna di San Biagio at Montepulciano, one … Continue reading “Antonio da Sangallo, the Elder”

Antonio Canova Sculptor, born Possagno, Italy , 1757 ; died Venice, Italy , 1822 . A student in Venice and Rome, the latter city inspired his efforts to revive classic art after the decadent period of Bernini. Of his statuary three well-known examples are the “Theseus” of the Vatican, the “Perseus” of the Belvedere, and … Continue reading “Antonio Canova”

Antonio, Augustine of Saragossa, in Aragon, son of the vice-chancellor of that kingdom; studied at Salamanca, whence he passed into Italy, and made himself master of law, ecclesiastical history, languages, etc. At twenty-five years of age he published Emendittiones et Opiniones Juris Civilis. Paul III made him auditor of the Rota; and Julius, his successor, … Continue reading “Antonio, Augustine”

Antonio Allegri Correggio Painter, born Correggio, near Modena, Italy , c.1494 ; died there, 1534. Little is known of his life, though he is one of the greatest Italian artists. His work shows the influence of Mantegna and Leonardo da Vinci. He founded a school in Parma, where he painted the frescoes that adorn the … Continue reading “Antonio Allegri Correggio”

Antoninus Titus Aurelius Fulvius Bojonius Pius a Roman emperor, Born Sept. 19, A.D. 86, at a villa near Lanuvium (now Civita-Lavinia), and died at Lorium (now Castel di-Guido), March 7, 161. He was first one of the four administrators of Italy, afterward proconsul of Asia. Adrian having adopted him, he became his successor as Roman … Continue reading “Antoninus Titus Aurelius Fulvius Bojonius Pius”

Antoninus, St the patron OF SORRENTO, in Naples, was born in the 8th century, and entered a monastery, observing the rule of Monte-Casino. Upon the death of Bonifacius, he was made abbot of St. Agrippinus. He died Feb. 13, 830, but his festival is observed on the 14th. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Antoninus, St”

Antoninus, Saint (1389 -1459 ) Confessor, Archbishop of Florence, born Florence; died there. In 1405 he entered the Dominican Order and was a zealous promoter of the reforms of Blessed John Dominic. He was made vicar of the convent of Foligno, 1414 , and governed several other convents until in 1446 he was raised to … Continue reading “Antoninus, Saint”

Antoninus, Pius, emperor Antoninus, Pius, emperor, A.D. 138-161. The character of this prince as loving righteousness and mercy, choosing rather, in his own noble words, “to save the life of one citizen than to slay a thousand foes,” shewed itself, as in other things, so also in his treatment of the Christians of the empire. … Continue reading “Antoninus, Pius, emperor”

Antoninus Pius (TITUS ÆLIUS HADRIANUS ANTONINUS PIUS). Roman Emperor (138-161), born 18 September, A.D. 86 at Lanuvium, a short distance from Rome; died at Lorium, 7 March, 161. Most of his youth was spent at Lorium, which was only twelve miles from Rome. Later on he built a villa there, to which he would frequently … Continue reading “Antoninus Pius”