Neukomm, Chevalier Sigismund a celebrated German composer, noted for his devotion to sacred music, was born at Salzburg in 1778. He was related to the Haydn family, and, evincing musical talents at a very early age, he was placed under the Haydn brothers for instruction. From Michael Haydn, the elder brother author of The Creation … Continue reading “Neukomm, Chevalier Sigismund”
Neuilly, Fulk of
Neuilly, Fulk of SEE FULCO. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Neugart, Trudpert
Neugart, Trudpert Benedictine historian, born at Villingen, Baden, 23 February, 1742; died at St Paul’s Benedictine abbey near Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria, 15 December, 1825. Of middle-class origin Neugart studied in the classical schools of the Benedictine Abbeys of St George and St. Blasien, entered the order at the latter monastery in l759, and was ordained … Continue reading “Neugart, Trudpert”
Neugard, Trudpert
Neugard, Trudpert a German Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Villingen, in Baden- Baden, January 23, 1742; studied with the Benedictines, who have a monastery at that place, and joined that order in 1759. In 1765 he was ordained to the priesthood, and in 1767 was made teacher of the Oriental languages and hermeneutics at … Continue reading “Neugard, Trudpert”
Neufville, Edward, D.D
Neufville, Edward, D.D a Protestant Episcopal minister, was born in Washington, D.C., in 1802. From an early age he was educated by a prominent merchant of Charleston, S.C. For some time he was a member of Columbia College, New York city, but did not graduate. Then he entered the General Theological Seminary. In 1824 he … Continue reading “Neufville, Edward, D.D”
Neuffer, Christian Ludwig
Neuffer, Christian Ludwig a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Stuttgart, January 26, 1769. In 1791 he was preacher at the orphan asylum of his native place, in 1.803 deacon at Zell, in 1819 preacher at Ulm, and died July 29, 1839. He is the author of, Das Gebet des Herrn (Stuttgart, 1832): Vermachtniss … Continue reading “Neuffer, Christian Ludwig”
Neufchatel, Jean de
Neufchatel, Jean de a French prelate of note, was born in Neufchatel, Switzerland, about 1335. Belonging to one of the most important houses of the county of Bourgogne, and son of Thibaut, baron de Neufchatel, and of Jeanne de Chalons, he became at fifteen canon of Autun, then prior of St. Peter of Abbeville and … Continue reading “Neufchatel, Jean de”
Neufchatel, Henri de
Neufchatel, Henri de another Swiss prelate, flourished in the first part of the 13th century. His father, Ulric III, was count of Neufchatel. At first provost of the church of Basle, and coadjutor to bishop Berthold of Ferrete, he established himself upon the episcopal seat in 1262. He was a man proud of his origin … Continue reading “Neufchatel, Henri de”
Neufchatel, Charles de
Neufchatel, Charles de a French prelate, who lived in the latter part of the 15th century, was the son of Jean de Neufchatel (q.v.). Charles was chief singer in the Cathedral of Besanoon when Quentin Monart governed that church. When the latter died, the age of Charles did not permit the canons to confer upon … Continue reading “Neufchatel, Charles de”
Neufchatel, Berthold de
Neufchatel, Berthold de a Swiss prelate, was born in the latter part of the 11th century, of noble origin. After filling several important ecclesiastical offices, he was elected bishop of Basle in 1122. He followed the custom of the prelates of noble birth, and went to join the aulic cortege of the Roman king, and … Continue reading “Neufchatel, Berthold de”