Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pick a name common to several Hebrew literati, of whom we mention the following: 1. AARON. When and where he was born, and when lie became a Christian, we do not know. From his publicatiios we see, what he states himself, that he was formerly professor of Hebrew and Chaldee at the University of Prague. … Continue reading “Pick”

Pichon, Thomas-Jean a French litterateur, was born in 1731 at Le Mans. Having been ordained a priest, he attached himself to M. d’Avrincourt, bishop of Perpignan, by whose protection he became canon and chorister of the Sainte-Chapelle of Le Mans. He was historiographer of the king’s brother, whose estate was in that part of France. … Continue reading “Pichon, Thomas-Jean”

Pichon, Jean a French Jesuit, noted as a revivalist, was born at Lyons in 1683. He early became a preacher, but after entering the Society of Jesus in 1697, and obtaining orders, preached in missions at Rheims, Langres, and Metz. Stanislas, duke of Lorraine and Bar, gave him the direction of the missions which he … Continue reading “Pichon, Jean”

Pichler, Vitus Distinguished canonist and controversial writer, b. at Grosberghofen, 24 May, 1670; d. at Munich, 15 Feb., 1736. He studied for the secular priesthood, but after ordination entered the Society of Jesus, 28 Sept., 1696. For four years he was professor of philosophy at Briggs and Dillingen. He was then advanced to the chair … Continue reading “Pichler, Vitus”

Pichler, Veit a German Roman Catholic theologian and member of the Society of Jesus, was born at Berchtofen, Bavaria, in the second half of the 17th century. He entered the Jesuitic order, and was a professor of canonical law at Dillingen; became in 1716 professor of jurisprudence at Ingoldstadt, and in 1731 he obtained a … Continue reading “Pichler, Veit”

Pichler, Luigi The most distinguished member of the artistic Pilcher family. Son of Johann Pichler; half- brother and pupil of Giovanni Pichler. Born Rome, Italy in 1773; died there in 1854. Executed innumerable cameos and gems for the popes and sovereigns of his day. His “Head of Ajax” is in a gold case in the … Continue reading “Pichler, Luigi”

Pichler, Johann Anton Born Brixen, Austria in 1697; died Rome, Italy in 1779. He was a talented goldsmith and engraver of precious stones. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Pichler, Giuseppe Son of Johann Pichler; half- brother and pupil of Giovanni Pichler. Born Rome, Italy in 1760; died there in 1820. Among his works are the portrait of Alexander I of Russia, and the three Graces, after Canova. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Pichler, Giovanni Anton Son of Johann Pichler; painter and gem cutter. Born in Naples, Italy in 1734; died Rome, Italy, 1791. He wrought gems of exquisite beauty: “Hercules,” “Sappho,” and portraits of Pope Pius VI and Emperor Joseph II. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Pichler, Giacomo Son of Giovanni Pichler. A gem-cutter who executed many works in Naples. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary