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Alliaco, Peter De SEE AILLY, PIERRE D. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Allgemeingltig (Ger. allgemein + gelten, universally valid) A proposition or judgment which is universally valid, or necessary. Such propositions may be either empirical, i.e., dependent upon experience, or a priori, i.e., independent of all experience. In Kant’s theoretical philosophy the necessary forms of the sensibility and understanding are declared to have universal validity a priori, … Continue reading “Allgemeingültig”

Alley, William bishop of Exeter, was born about 1512 at Great Wycomb, Bucks; he was educated at Eton, from whence, in 1528, he went to King’s College, Cambridge; after having taken his degree of A.B. in that university, he removed to Oxford. At this time the contest between the Romish and the reforming party in … Continue reading “Alley, William”

Alley, Miss Isabella T. a missionary of the Protestant Episcopal Church, who died at Cavalla, Africa, Sept. 29, 1856, left a comfortable home in Virginia in October, 1855, going out in company with Rev. Robert Smith to identify herself with the mission at Cape Palmas. See Amer. Quar. Church Rev. 1857, p. 144. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Alley, Miss Isabella T.”

Allet, Jean Charles a French designer and engraver of portraits, and sacred history, was born in Paris about 1668. He lived many years in Italy, and probably died at Rome in 1732. The following are some of his principal works: The Crucifixion, after Andrea Pozzo: The Adoration of the Shepherds: The Virgin Mary and St. … Continue reading “Allet, Jean Charles”

Allestree, Richard D.D. an eminent English divine, born at Uppington, Shropshire, in March, 1619, and educated at Oxford. In 1641 he took up arms for the king, and, after the royal downfall, he took orders. In 1660 he was made regius professor of divinity at Oxford and canon of Christ Church. In 1665 he was … Continue reading “Allestree, Richard”

Allesbrook, Robert an English Congregational minister, was born at Darley Oaks, Needwood Forest,. Staffordshire, in 1835. Subsequently his parents moved to Worcestershire, where he was converted. He removed to London, and was engaged in Ragged-school teaching and out-door preaching. From London he went to Spring Hill College, to better prepare himself for the ministry. In … Continue reading “Allesbrook, Robert”

Allerton, Ralph a Christian martyr, suffered under the reign of queen Mary, being burned at Islington Sept. 17, 1557, for rejecting the Romish priests. See Fox, Acts and Monuments, 8, 405. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Allerstein, August (Hallerstein, August) (died c.1777 ) Jesuit missionary, born Germany ; died China . His proficiency in astronomy and mathematics recommended him to the Emperor of China, by whom he was made mandarin and chief of the Department of Mathematics; his chief work is a census of China . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Allerstein, … Continue reading “Allerstein, August”

Allerstain (Or Hallerstain) a German Jesuit and missionary to China, was born near the commencement of the 18th century. His knowledge of mathematics and astronomy led to his being called to the court of Pekin, where he obtained the esteem of the emperor Khien-loung. He was made mandarin and appointed president of the tribunal of … Continue reading “Allerstain (Or Hallerstain)”