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Anderson, Henry an English Methodist preacher, father of the Rev. John Anderson, was born at East Sutton, Yorkshire, in 1766. He early participated in the frivolity and dissipation characteristic of the neighborhood, and it was not until his twentieth year that he was converted under Methodist preaching. He entered the Wesleyan ministry in 1791, and … Continue reading “Anderson, Henry”

Anderson, George M a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Chesterfield County, Va., Aug. 20, 1799, of pious parents, who early instructed him in religion. He experienced conversion when about fourteen, and in 1818 united with the Virginia Conference, wherein he served the Church faithfully until 1825, when he superannuated, which relation he held until … Continue reading “Anderson, George M”

Anderson, David, D.D an English prelate, was born in London, February 10, 1814. He studied at Edinburgh Academy, and graduated from Exeter Hall, Oxford, in 1836. In 1841 he was made vice-principal of St. Bee’s College, Cumberland; in 1848 incumbent of All-Saints’ Church, Derby; in 1849 was consecrated the first bishop of St. Rupert’s Land, … Continue reading “Anderson, David, D.D”

Anderson, Christopher an English Baptist minister, born at Edinburgh, Feb. 19, 1782, and educated at the Baptist College, Bristol. In 1806 he commenced his labors as a city missionary in Edinburgh at his own expense; and in ten years a church was established, of which he remained pastor until his death. He was one of … Continue reading “Anderson, Christopher”

Anderson, Alexander, LL.D a Scotch Baptist minister and educator, was born at Peterhead, Aberdeen County, in September 1808. He studied at St. Andrew’s University, was ordained pastor at Boyndie in 1830, joined the Free Church party in 1843, in 1845 was settled over a church in Old Aberdeen, but in 1847 resigned his charge on … Continue reading “Anderson, Alexander, LL.D”

Anderson, Abraham, D.D an Associate minister, was born near Newville, Cumberland Co., Pa., Dec. 7, 1789. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812-13, and on his return in the latter year he entered Jefferson College, where he studied four years, and graduated in 1817. He then began the study of theology, first … Continue reading “Anderson, Abraham, D.D”

Anderson (or Andreae), Lars (or Laurent) chancellor of Gustavus Vasa, born in Sweden in 1480. He was at first a priest at Strengnas, and became subsequently archdeacon at Upsal. On his return from a journey to Rome he passed through Wittenberg, and became convinced of the truth of Luther’s doctrines. Arriving in Sweden, he was … Continue reading “Anderson (or Andreae), Lars (or Laurent)”

Anderloni, Pietro a distinguished Italian engraver, brother of the preceding, was born in 1784. He studied under his brother and also F. Palazzi. He was in the school of Longhi nine years. He assisted that master in the production of many of his admirable works, among which was Ezekiel’s Vision, after Raphael. He visited Rome … Continue reading “Anderloni, Pietro”

Anderloni, Faustino an Italian engraver, was born at Brescia. In 1786 and 1794 heexecuted portraits of the distinguished Herder, Carlo Porta, and Schiller; afterwards he executed a beautiful plate of the Dying Magdalene, by Correggio: the Repose in Egypt, by N. Poussin: and Mater Amabilis, by Sassoferrato. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Anderledy, Anthony Maria General of the Society of Jesus, b. in Berisal, Canton Valais, Switzerland, 3 June, 1819; d. at Fiesole, Italy, 18 January, 1892. He entered the Society at Brieg in 1839, and after the novitiate, taught the classics at the college of Freiburg, where he was admired as a finished Latin scholar. When … Continue reading “Anderledy, Anthony Maria”