Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nott, Henry Junius an American educator, was the son of the eminent jurist, Abraham Nott, and was born on the Pacolet River, South Carolina. Nov. 4, 1797. He was educated at South Carolina College, class of 1812. He then went abroad and studied jurisprudence, but shortly after his return accepted the professorship of philosophy and … Continue reading “Nott, Henry Junius”

Nott, Handel Gershom an Americain divine of some note, was born in Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 10, 1779; graduated from Yale College in 1823; took a theological course in the Yale Seminary; and in 1826 was settled over the First Congregational Church in Nashua, N. H. Subsequently he became a Baptist, and accepted the position of … Continue reading “Nott, Handel Gershom”

Nott, George Frederick D.D. a learned English divine and an accomplished scholar, was born in 1769. He studied at Christ Church, Oxford, and was elected fellow of All-souls. He became successively perpetual curate of Stoke Canon, Devonshire, in 1807, then vicar of Broad Windsor, Dorsetshire, which he exchanged for Woodchurch, prebendary of Winchester, in 1810, … Continue reading “Nott, George Frederick D.D.”

Nott, Eliphalet, D.D., LL.D. an eminent Presbyterian divine, and one of the most noted of American educators, deservedly spoken of as one of the historical monuments of this country a man, in short, of very extraordinary characteristics-was born at Ashford, Windham Co., Conn., June 25, 1773. His early training was received under the watchful and … Continue reading “Nott, Eliphalet, D.D., LL.D.”

Notre Dame, University of Notre Dame, Indiana. Founded 1842. Conducted by the Congregation of the Holy Cross. Colleges of arts and letters, engineering, commerce, science, and law; graduate and special schools; summer school. See also the university ‘s web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Notre Dame, University of (Full name is the University of Notre … Continue reading “Notre Dame, University of”

Notre Dame, Sisters of (of Cleveland, Ohio) A branch of the congregation founded by Blessed Julie Billiart. In 1850, Father Elting of Coesfeld, Germany, aided by the Misses Hildegonda Wollbring and Lisette Kuehling, who became the first members of this community, introduced the Order of Notre dame into Westphalia. The novices were trained by three … Continue reading “Notre Dame, Sisters of (of Cleveland, Ohio)”

Notre Dame Seminary New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded, 1923, under Marist fathers. See also the seminary ‘s web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Notre Dame, School Sisters of A religious community devoted to education. In the United Sates they have conducted parish schools and orphanages in numerous archdioceses and dioceses; they have also operated schools and an orphanage in the Diocese of Hamilton, Canada; an Indian school at Harbor Springs, Michigan; a school for black children at Annapolis; … Continue reading “Notre Dame, School Sisters of”

Notre Dame, Paris A Gothic cathedral situated on the Ile de la Cite. The site was occupied by a pagan temple during the Roman Empire, by the Church of Saint Stephen during the 5th century, and finally by Saint Marie, or Notre-Dame, Cathedral. The foundation stone was laid by the exiled Pope Alexander III , … Continue reading “Notre Dame, Paris”

Notre Dame of Maryland, College of Baltimore, Maryland. Founded 1896. Conducted by the School Sisters of Notre Dame; preparatory school; college of arts and sciences; summer school. See also the college ‘s web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary