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Alexandra, Christina Queen of Sweden. Born on 8 December 1626 in Sweden; died on 19 April 1689 in Rome, Italy. Daughter of Gustavus Adolphus II of Sweden. She was crowned in 1646 and for a time ruled with laudable zeal, but later gave herself up to amusement. She gradually became interested in Catholicism, resigned her … Continue reading “Alexandra, Christina”

Alexandra (, fem. of Alexander), the name of several women in Josephus. 1. Surnamed (or rather, perhaps, originally named) SALOME, first married to Aristobulus, and afterward the wife of Alexander Jannaeus, his brother. In the account of the latter prince we have noticed the advice which he gave upon his death-bed to Alexandra, with a … Continue reading “Alexandra”

Alexander, William Lindsay, D.D an eminent English Independent minister, was born at Leith, near Edinburgh, August 24, 1808. He graduated while young from the High School of Edinburgh and the University of St. Andrews, and in 1828 was appointed classical tutor in the Lancashire College, then located at Blackburn, but subsequently removed to Manchester. He … Continue reading “Alexander, William Lindsay, D.D”

Alexander, William (1) a Congregational minister, was born at Stranraer, Wigton, Scotland, Feb. 21, 1763. He was apprenticed to his uncle in Newton Stewart to learn the trade of a carpenter. For several years he worked at his trade in Lancaster, England. Visiting the widow of a friend at Golgate in 1797, he was induced … Continue reading “Alexander, William (3)”

Alexander VIII, Pope (1689 -1691 ) Born Venice, 1610 ; died Rome. Son of the Chancellor of the Republic of Venice, he became governor of Terni, Rieti, and Spoleto, auditor of the Rota for 14 years, cardinal , bishop of Brescia, cardinal -datary, and pope. Louis XIV restored Avignon to him. He pronounced the Declaration … Continue reading “Alexander VIII, Pope”

Alexander VII, Pope Reigned from 7 April 1655 to 22 May 1667 . Born on 13 February 1599 in Siena , Italy as Fabio Chigi; died in Rome, Italy on 22 May 1667 . Of the illustrious Chigi family, he fulfilled many papal diplomatic missions and was created cardinal , 1652 . During his pontificate … Continue reading “Alexander VII, Pope”

Alexander VI, Pope Reigned from 1492 to 1503 . Born Xativa, near Valencia, Spain in 1431 as Rodrigo Borgia; died in Rome in 1503 . He studied law at Bologna. He was adopted into the family of his uncle, Pope Callistus III, 1455 , became cardinal -deacon , 1456 , and cardinal -bishop , 1476, … Continue reading “Alexander VI, Pope”

Alexander V, Pope (Pietro Philarghi) (1409-1410) Born Crete, c.1330; died Bologna, Italy . He was a Franciscan and successively Bishop of Piacenza, of Vicenza, of Navoya and Archbishop of Milan, created cardinal , 1405. He was instrumental in attempting to heal the Great Schism. At the Council of Pisa, 1400, he was the leading spirit … Continue reading “Alexander V, Pope”

Alexander V Pietro Philarghi, born c. 1339, on the island of Crete (Candia), whence his appellation, Peter of Candia; elected 26 June, 1409; died at Bologna, 3 May, 1410. A homeless beggar-boy in a Cretan city, knowing neither parents nor relations, he became the protégé of a discerning Capuchin friar, from whom he received an … Continue reading “Alexander V”

Alexander, Thomas a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in 1815. His early history is unrecorded. In 1873 he was transferred from the Indiana to the Nebraska Conference, and entered upon his duties with great zeal. He died suddenly in Wahoo, Neb., June 4, 1874. Mr. Alexander had been in the travelling connection over twenty years, … Continue reading “Alexander, Thomas”