Montcalm-Gozon, Marquis de Louis-Joseph A French general, born 28 Feb., 1712, at Candiac, of Louis-Daniel and Marie-Thérèse de Lauris; died at Quebec 14 Sept., 1759. He was descended from Gozon, Grand Master of Rhodes of legendary fame, The warlike spirit of his ancestors had given rise to the saying: “War is the tomb of the … Continue reading “Montcalm-Gozon, Marquis de Louis-Joseph”
Montbrun, Guillaume
Montbrun, Guillaume SEE BRISONNET. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Montbrun, Charles du Puy
Montbrun, Charles du Puy a Huguenot warrior, and a zealous Protestant, was born in the diocese of Gap in 1530. He took an active part in the civil wars of his time, and rendered the Huguenots great service, performing several very daring deeds, and showing his bravery in an especial manner at Jarnac and Monontntoutr. … Continue reading “Montbrun, Charles du Puy”
Montbray, Geffroi De
Montbray, Geffroi De a French prelate, was born at Montbray, near Saint Lo, in the early part of the 11th century. Descended from a noble family of Normandy, he was early devoted to the Church, and on April 10, 1049, was consecrated bishop of Coutances. He was present at the assembly held in 1066 by … Continue reading “Montbray, Geffroi De”
Montboissier, Blessed Peter of
Montboissier, Blessed Peter of (Better known as PETER THE VENERABLE). Born in Auvergne, about 1092; died at Cluny, 25 December, 1156. His mother, Blessed Raingarde, offered him to God in the monastery of Sauxillanges of the Congregation of Cluny, where he made his profession at the age of seventeen. He was only twenty years old … Continue reading “Montboissier, Blessed Peter of”
Montboissier
Montboissier SEE PETER THE VENERABLE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Montbas, Jean Barton De
Montbas, Jean Barton De a French prelate, a native of Gueret, flourished in the 15th century. He was abbot of the Dorat in 1446, and on April 1,1457, was made bishop of Limoges, and counsellor to the Parliament. In 1465 he resigned his functions in favor of his nephew, Jean Barton de Montbas II, who … Continue reading “Montbas, Jean Barton De”
Montazet, Antoine De Malvin De
Montazet, Antoine De Malvin De a French prelate, was born August 17, 1713, in the castle of Quissac, near Agen. He belonged to a good family of the Agenais, and, embracing the ecclesiastical profession, obtained, among other benefices, the abbeys of Saint-Victor of Paris and of Monstier in Argonne. At the close of 1742 he … Continue reading “Montazet, Antoine De Malvin De”
Montault, Xavier Barbier De
Montault, Xavier Barbier De Born at Loudun, 6 February, 1830; died at Blaslay, Vienne (France), 29 March, 1901. He came of a noble and large family, and, when only eight years old, was confided to the care of his great-uncle, Mgr Montault des Isles, Bishop of Angers. He studied theology at the Seminary of St. … Continue reading “Montault, Xavier Barbier De”
Montauban
Montauban (MONTIS ALBANI) A suffragan of Toulouse, comprises the entire department of Tarn and Garonne. Suppressed in 1802 and divided between the three neighbouring dioceses of Toulouse, Agen, and Cahors, Montauban was re-established by imperial decree of 1809, but this measure was not approved by the Holy See. Re-established by the concordat of 1817, it … Continue reading “Montauban”