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Antoine, Nicole an apostate from Christianity to Judaism, was born at St. Brieu in 1600, and joined early the Reformed Church. A few years later he applied for admission among the Jews, but in vain. Having returned to Geneva, he became a teacher, and afterward Reformed pastor, at Divonne, where he preached only on texts … Continue reading “Antoine, Nicole”

Antoine Maillard French missionary among the Acadians and Micmacs, died Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1762. His influence over the Indians was so great that the English allowed him to remain with them and gave him a pension and church in Halifax with religious liberty for his flock. He was the first white man to master the … Continue reading “Antoine Maillard”

Antoine Magaud Painter, born Marseilles, France, 1817; died there, 1899. A distinguished director of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in his native city, he excelled in mural decoration. His masterpiece is the glorification of Christian civilization in the historical gallery of the Marseilles Religious Association. Of the fifteen great mural paintings which comprise the work, … Continue reading “Antoine Magaud”

Antoine Gaubil Jesuit missionary and scientist, born Gaillac, France , 1689 ; died Peking, 1759 . He was the greatest astronomer and historian among the 18th century French Jesuits in China, his numerous works being still highly prized. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac (1657-1730) Founder of Detroit, born Toulouse, France ; died Castelsarrasin. A young officer, experienced as pioneer in New France, he was made commandant of Michilimackinac. In 1701 he established a fortified post at Pont Chartrain, later known as Detroit, in order to monopolize Indian trade. Utilizing his position to carry … Continue reading “Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac”

Antoine d’Abbadie Catholic geographer . Born, 1810; died , 1897. Made invaluable contributions to the geographical knowledge of Abyssinia , drew up a map of the southern province of that country, distinguished himself as a topographist, and improved earth-measurement instruments. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Antofogaste Vicariate Apostolic in Chile, dependent on the Sacred Congregation of Ecclesiastical Affairs. By the treaty of 24 November, 1884, between Chile and Bolivia, the part of the province of Antofogaste which belonged to Bolivia was ceded to Chile. The population in 1895 was 44,085, of which the city of Antofogaste contained 16,253. The area … Continue reading “Antofogaste”

Antliff, William, D.D a prominent minister of the English Primitive Methodist Conference, was born in 1813. In his seventeenth year he began to preach. He held nearly all the positions of honor it was in the power of his denomination to bestow. From 1862 to 1867 he was Connectional Editor, and at the request of … Continue reading “Antliff, William, D.D”

Antivari (Antibarium) So called from its position opposite to Bari in Italy; the Catholic archiepiscopal see of Montenegro. By the treaty of Berlin (1879) this ancient seaport of Albania was adjudged to the little inland principality of the Black Mountain and shortly after (1886) the Catholic Archdiocese was declared immediately subject to the Holy See, … Continue reading “Antivari”

Antitypy The property of concepts or objects of thought to resist attribution of qualities or postulates incompatible with their semantic value and ontological nature. — T.G. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy