Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pelletier, Pierre Joseph Catholic chemist . Born 1788; died 1842. Did notable research work on vegetable alkaloids, and was the co-discoverer of quinine, and strychnine. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Pelletier, Pierre-Joseph Born in Paris, 22 March, 1788; died there, 19 July, 1842. His father, Bertrand Pelletier, a pharmacist and a follower of Lavoisier, filled several … Continue reading “Pelletier, Pierre-Joseph”

Pellerwoinen the god of plants among the Finns. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pelleprat, Pierre a French missionary, was born in 1606 at Bordeaux. Admitted to the Society of Jesus, he taught philosophy and theology in several colleges of the order. At Paris his talents in the pulpit soon gained him a reputation. In 1639 he embarked for the missions, and, after having visited several houses of the … Continue reading “Pelleprat, Pierre”

Pellegrini, Girolamo an Italian painter, flourished at Rome, according to Zanetti, in 1674. None of his works are mentioned at Rome, but he was employed at Venice, where he executed several frescos on a large scale for the churches. which Lanzi says indicate a painter sufficiently elevated, though not very select, varied, or spirited in … Continue reading “Pellegrini, Girolamo”

Pellegrini, Francesco an Italian painter mentioned by Baretti, flourished about 1740 at Ferrara, and had studied under Giovanni Battista Cozza. Pellegrini executed a number of works for the churches of Ferrara, among which is a picture of the Last Supper, in S. Paolo; and another of St. Bernardo, in the cathedral. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Pellegrini, Francesco”

Pellegrini, Felice an Italian painter, was born at Perugia in 1567. He studied under Federigo Baroccio, under whose able instruction he became a correct and skillful designer. He was invited to Rome by pope Clement VIII to assist ill the works going on in the Vatican. On his return to his native city he excuted … Continue reading “Pellegrini, Felice”

Pellegrini, Andrea a Milanese painter, who flourished in the last part of the 16th century, is commended by Lomazzo. Pellegrini executed some works for the churches, particularly the choir of S. Girolamo. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pella A titular see and suffragan of Scythopolis in Palaestina Secunda. According to Stephanus Byzantius (s.v.), the town must have been founded by Alexander; in any case it is a Macedonian foundation. Alexander Janneus captured it, and as he was unable to persuade the inhabitants to embrace Judaism, destroyed it (Josephus, “Bel. Jud.”, I, iv, … Continue reading “Pella (2)”

Pell, John a learned divine, and mathematician, who settled at Breda as professor of philosophy and mathematics, and was a great correspondent of Cavendish, was born at Southwick, in Sussex, in 1610, and died in 1685. Besides the works published by him, his MSS. and letters in the British Museum occupy nearly forty folio volumes. … Continue reading “Pell, John”

Pell W. E., a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born near the beginning of the 19th century. He was for many years a member of the North Carolina Conference; but, his health failing, he was obliged to relinquish traveling, whereupon he turned his attention to journalism, and subsequently became one of the editors … Continue reading “Pell”