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Andrea, Samuel a Reformed theologian of Germany, was born in 1640 at Dantzic. He studied at Heidelberg and Groningen, and in 1665 was appointed professor of Greek and philosophy at Herborn. In 1674 he was called to Marburg, where he died, Jan. 6, 1699. His numerous writings are given by Jocher and Adelung, as well … Continue reading “Andrea, Samuel”

Andrea Pisano Also known as Andrea di Ugulino di Nino. Sculptor and architect. Born c.1273 in Pisa, Italy; died in 1348 in Florence, Italy. A pupil of Giovanni Pisano, he went later to Florence where he was influenced by Giotto, from whom he derived the beginnings of naturalism in his art. Having worked as a … Continue reading “Andrea Pisano”

Andrea Palladio Architect; born Vicenza, Italy, 1508; died Venice, Italy, 1580. His studies in ancient architecture resulted in the erection of numerous classical structures, including the Palazzo Godi at Lonedo, Villa Capra at Vicenza, Villa Giacomelli at Treviso, the churches of San Giorgio and Il Redentore, Venice. His most famous work is the colonnades of … Continue reading “Andrea Palladio”

Andrea Of Anellino, St an Italian ecclesiastic, was born at Castro Nuovo, in the kingdom of Naples, in 1521. He practiced the profession of advocate in the ecclesiastical court of Naples, which he left in order to consecrate himself entirely to the Brotherhood of the Theatines. The reforms which he introduced into this order raised … Continue reading “Andrea Of Anellino, St”

Andrea, Jakob a celebrated Lutheran theologian, born at Waiblingen, in Wurtemberg, March 25, 1528. In 1543 he took the degree of B.A. in the University of Tubingen, and in 1553 that of doctor in theology. In 1546 he became deacon in Stuttgart; and when the Spanish troops took the town, he alone, of all the … Continue reading “Andrea, Jakob”

Andrea, Giovanni d’ Canonist, born near Florence, Italy c.1275; died Bologna, Italy, 1348. He was educated at the University of Bologna, taught at Padua and Pisa, and became professor of canon law at Bologna. Works: Glossary of the Six Books of decretals; Glossary of the Clementine books; Treatise, or Commentary on the decretal letters of … Continue reading “Andrea, Giovanni d”

Andrea, Giovanni Antonio bishop of Aleria, in Corsica, was born at Vigevano in 1417, and was the friend of the celebrated cardinal Nicolas Cusa, who advanced him to the post of secretary to the apostolic library, or librarian at the Vatican. He was particularly instrumental in introducing the art of printing into Italy and fixing … Continue reading “Andrea, Giovanni Antonio”

Andrea Dotti, Blessed Born 1256, in Borgo San Sepolero, Tuscany, Italy; d. there 31 August, 1315. He was of noble parentage, being the brother of Count Dotto Dotti, made captain of the archers of the body-guard of Philip the Fair. Andrea grew up as many other noblemen of his time, but was ever distinguished for … Continue reading “Andrea Dotti, Blessed”

Andrea Doria Admiral and statesman, born Oneglia, Italy , 1468 ; died Genoa, Italy , 1560 . Of a powerful Genoese family, Doria served (1487-1492) in the guards of Pope Innocent VIII, and later joined the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem. In 1503 he reorganized the Genoese fleet and commanded successively the galleys of … Continue reading “Andrea Doria”

Andrea della Robbia Sculptor; nephew and student of Luca della Robbia . Born in 1431 in Florence, Italy; died there in 1528. He is best known as the sculptor of the Bambini, or swathed infants, which decorate the exterior of the Foundling Hospital in Florence, and The Meeting of Saint Francis and Saint Dominic in … Continue reading “Andrea della Robbia”