Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Richer, Edmund a noted defender of the liberties of the Gallican Church against papal absolutism, was born, of poor parents, in a village in Champagne, Sept. 30, 1560. He became doctor in theology in 1590, and for a time devoted his energies to pulpit labors; but in 1594 he was made president of the College … Continue reading “Richer, Edmund”

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, Duke of Cardinal and famous statesman. Born in 1585 in Paris, France; died there in 1642. Destined for a military career, upon the resignation of his brother from the Bishopric of Lugon, he changed his plans, and after serious theological studies, obtained the. see and was consecrated bishop when only … Continue reading “Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, Duke of”

Richelieu, Armand-Jean du Plessis, Duke de Cardinal; French statesman, b. in Paris, 5 September, 1585; d. there 4 December 1642. At first he intended to follow a military career, but when, in 1605, his brother Alfred resigned the Bishopric of Luçon and retired to the Grande Chartreuse, Richelieu obtained the see from Henry IV and … Continue reading “Richelieu, Armand-Jean du Plessis, Duke de”

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de a noted French ecclesiastic and statesman, was born at Paris, Sept. 5, 1585, and was educated for the military profession at the College de Navarre. His eldest brother resigning the bishopric of Lucon, Richelieu decided to take holy orders in order to succeed to that office. In 1607 he … Continue reading “Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de”

Richelieu, Alphonse-Louis du Plessis de called the cardinal of Lyons, elder brother of the great French marshal, was born at Paris in 1582. At the age of twenty-two he became bishop of Lucon, but about 1605 he resigned the see in favor of his brother Armand. In 1606 he entered the convent of Grande-Chartreuse, and … Continue reading “Richelieu, Alphonse-Louis du Plessis de”

Richardson, William, D.D. an English clergyman, was born in 1698, at Wilshamstead, near Bedford, and educated at Westminster and Emmanuel colleges, Cambridge. He was appointed curate of St. Olave’s, Southwark; and lecturer in 1727. He was collated to the prebend of Welton-Rivall, Lincoln, in 1724; was made master of Emmanuel College in 1736, and its … Continue reading “Richardson, William, D.D.”

Richardson, Ven. William (Alias Anderson.) Last martyr under Queen Elizabeth; b. according to Challoner at Vales in Yorkshire (i.e. presumably Wales, near Sheffield), but, according to the Valladolid diary, a Lancashire man; executed at Tyburn, 17 Feb., 1603. He arrived at Reims 16 July, 1592 and on 21 Aug. following was sent to Valladolid, where … Continue reading “Richardson, Ven. William”

Richardson, Robert Hugh a Presbyterian minister, was born at Liberty, Va., March 13, 1834. After receiving a preparatory education, he entered the Union Theological Seminary in 1860, and, taking the full course, graduated in 1863. He was appointed after he had been duly licensed by the New York Presbytery a city missionary of New York, … Continue reading “Richardson, Robert Hugh”

Richardson, Nathan Smith, D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Middlebury, Vermont, January 8, 1810. He graduated from Yale College in 1834, studied at the General Theological Seminary, N.Y., became minister at Watertown, Conn., in 1838, at Ansonia in 1844, editor of the American Church Review in 1848, rector at Bridgeport in 1868, editor … Continue reading “Richardson, Nathan Smith, D.D”

Richardson, Merrill, D.D a Congregational minister, was born at Holden, Massachusetts, October 4, 1811. He graduated from Middlebury College in 1835, then taught for two years in the Academy of Middlebury, and graduated at Yale Divinity School in 1839. He was ordained pastor at Terryville, Connecticut, October 27, 1841, remaining there nearly five years. From … Continue reading “Richardson, Merrill, D.D”