Perucci, Orasio an Italian painter of Reggio, was born in 1548. According to Tiraboschi, he was a good artist, executed some works for the churches of his native city, and painted much for the collections. Lanzi says there remain various pictures by him in private houses, and an altar-piece in the church of S. Giovanni … Continue reading “Perucci, Orasio”
Peru
Peru Republic of South America, on the western coast. Spanish explorers and conquerors in the 16th century brought with them missionaries; five Dominicans arrived in 1532, and one of them, Father Vicente de Valverde, became Bishop of Cuzco with jurisdiction over all the conquered territory of a large region. He was assassinated by Indians in … Continue reading “Peru”
Pertz, Georg Heinrich
Pertz, Georg Heinrich a famous German historian, was born at Hanover, March 28, 1795. In 1823 he was secretary of the royal archives at Hanover, in 1842 head- librarian at Berlin, and he died at Munich, October 7, 1876. He edited Leibniz-gesammelte Werke (Hanover, 1843 sq.), and published Ueber Leibnizen’s kirchliches ,Glaubensbekenntnuiss (Berlin, 1846): Ueber … Continue reading “Pertz, Georg Heinrich”
Pertusati, Francesco
Pertusati, Francesco Count, an ascetic Italian author, was born in Milan May 9,1741. The son of a senator of Milan, he was educated among the Jesuits, for some time wore their habit, and never ceased to be attached to them. He divided his leisure between the education of his children and the direction of works … Continue reading “Pertusati, Francesco”
Pertinax, Publius Helvius
Pertinax, Publius Helvius Roman Emperor (31 Dec., 192), b. at Alba Pompeia, in Luguria, 1 August, 126; d. at Rome 28 March, 193. A freedman’s son, he taught grammar at Rome before entering the army. Because of his military ability and his competence in civil positions, he was made prætor and consul. His services in … Continue reading “Pertinax, Publius Helvius”
Perthes, Friedrich Matthias
Perthes, Friedrich Matthias a Protestant theologian of Germany, son of Friedrich Christoph, was born at Hamburg, January 16, 1800. In 1842 he was pastor at Moorburg, near Hamburg, and died August 29, 1859. He is best known as the author of Des Bischofs Johnnes Chrysostomus Leben (Hamburg, 1853). See Zuchold, Bibl. Theol. 2:984. (B.P.) Fuente: … Continue reading “Perthes, Friedrich Matthias”
Perthes, Friedrich Christoph
Perthes, Friedrich Christoph an eminent German publisher, distinguished not only in his professional capacity, but for his sincere piety and ardent patriotism, was born at Rudolstadt April 21, 1772. In his fifteenth year he was apprenticed to a Leipsic bookseller, with whom he remained six years, devoting much of his leisure time to the acquisition … Continue reading “Perthes, Friedrich Christoph”
Perth Councils Of
Perth Councils Of (Concilium Perthusanum), held at the Scottish city so named. I. The first was held in 1202 or 1203, by cardinal John Salerno, Roman legate in Scotland; in which certain regulations relating to the reform of the clergy were drawn up. The council lasted three days, but two only of the canons are … Continue reading “Perth Councils Of”
Perth, Australia, archdiocese of
Perth, Australia, archdiocese of Founded on 6 May 1845 as the diocese of Perth; suffragen of the archdiocese of Syndey. Elevated to an archdiocese on 28 August 1913. Suffragan dioceses include Broome Bunbury Geraldton See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org archdiocese of Perth New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Perth Articles Of
Perth Articles Of SEE ARTICLES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature