Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Montmagny, Charles Huault de Second French Governor of Canada; born France; died Saint Christopher, in the Antilles, c.1651. He was educated by the Jesuits, joined the Order of Malta, 1622, and fought against the Moslems and corsairs of Africa. He reached Quebec, 1636, to replace Champlain as governor, and at once set about improving the … Continue reading “Montmagny, Charles Huault De”

Montluo, Blaise de a French marshal, noted for his cruelty towards Protestants; one of the two personages who obtained by their enormities a notoriety so hideous that the history of cruelty would be imperfect if they were passed over in silence” (Smedley, 1:211). He was a brother to the succeeding, and was born in Gascony … Continue reading “Montluo, Blaise de”

Montluc Jean de brother of the preceding, a distinguished French prelate, noted both for his attainments in ecclesiastical and political life, was born about 1508. He entered in boyhood days the Dominican Order of Gray Friars, and soon made himself the favorite of his associates. The outer world also took a liking to him, and … Continue reading “Montluc Jean de”

Montlaur, Jean De a French prelate, was born near Montpellier about 1120; entered the ecclesiastical life while yet quite a youth, and rapidly advanced to positions of prominence and responsibility. In 1158 he was made bishop, and everywhere gained friends by his generous and open-hearted life. He was particularly devoted to his diocesan work, and … Continue reading “Montlaur, Jean De”

Montjoy is the name given to mounds serving to direct the travellers on a highway, probably often originally tumuli, or funeral-mounds of an elder peopleheaps of stones, overgrown with grass, which have been piled over a dead chieftain. They often were crowned with a cross. Montjoie St. Denis was the French wgrcry; Montjoie St. Andrew, … Continue reading “Montjoy”

Monti,Vincenzo a noted Italian ecclesiastic, who wrote poetry of a superior order, and only used his position in the Church as a general passport into society, flourished in the second half of the 18th century. He was a native of Ferrara (born in 1753), and studied in the university of that place. He was made … Continue reading “Monti,Vincenzo”

Montigny, Jean De a French prelate of some note, was born in Bretagne in 1637, of parents highly esteemed in the best social circles of France; and thus, surrounded with superior advantages, was especially fitted for the highest literary culture. He entered the ecclesiastic life, and soon attained to eminence. In 1670 he was made … Continue reading “Montigny, Jean De”

Montignot, Henri a French ecclesiastic, was born about 1715, at Nancy. He was a doctor of theology, canon of the cathedral, and member of the academy in his native place, where he died about the close of the 18th century. He wrote: Remarques theologiques et critiques sur l’histoire du Peuple de Dieu du P. Berruyer … Continue reading “Montignot, Henri”

Monti, Filippo Maria an Italian prelate, was born March 23. 1675, at Bologna, of an illustrious and noble family; studied at the high school of his native place; then went to Rome, where by his superior talent and acquisitions he quickly rose to eminent favor with popes Clement XI and XII. In 1743 Benedict XIV … Continue reading “Monti, Filippo Maria”

Monthyon (or Montyon), Antoine Jean Baptiste Robert Monthyon (or Montyon), Antoine Jean Baptiste Robert Auget a French baron, celebrated for his great philanthropic labors and munificent endowments of humanitarian institutions, was born at Paris December 23 or 26, 1733. He was successively intendant of the provinces of Provence, Auvergne, and Aunis; and, as a member … Continue reading “Monthyon (or Montyon), Antoine Jean Baptiste Robert”