Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Michelians A German Protestant sect which derives its name from “Michel”, the popular designation of its founder Johann Michael Hahn, b. of peasant parentage, 2 February, 1758, at Altorf near Stuttgart; d. at Sindlingen near Herrenberg in Würtemberg, 20 January, 1819. Naturally of a deeply religious disposition, he claimed to have been favoured at the … Continue reading “Michelians”

Michele, Parrasic a Venetian painter, flourished about 1590. He was a pupil of Paul Veronese. He executed several works for the churches, especially a Pieta, in a chapel of the church of San Giuseppe, into which he introduced a portrait of himself. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine Arts (N.Y. 1865, 2 volumes, 8vo). … Continue reading “Michele, Parrasic”

Michelangelo Buonarroti Sculptor, painter, and architect , born Caprese, near Florence, Italy , 6 March 1475; died Rome, Italy , 18 February 1564. While he was apprenticed to Ghirlandajo his drawings attracted the attention of Lorenzo the Magnificent and he lived four years (1489-1492) in the Medici palace, studying sculpture under Bertoldo, a former pupil … Continue reading “Michelangelo Buonarroti”

Michel Le Tellier Jesuit, born Vast, France, 1643; died La Fleche, 1719. He was one of the founders of the “Journal de Trevoux,” and wrote against Jansenism in addition to participating in the discussion on the Chinese Rites. In 1709 he became confessor to Louis XIV. Scientific history is now revising the calumnious portrait of … Continue reading “Michel Le Tellier”

Michel, Jean A French dramatic poet of the fifteenth century, who revised and enlarged the mystery of the Passion composed by Arnoul Gréban. There are three Michels mentioned in connexion with this work. Some consider Bishop Jean Michel of Angers as it author, but this opinion can hardly be maintained. None of his biographers speak … Continue reading “Michel, Jean”

Michel, Georg Adam a German theologian, was born September 23, 1708, at Walpheim; was educated at the school of his native place, and studied theology at the University of Jena. Afterwards he assisted his father in his ecclesiastical functions for seven years, was then appointed inspector of the orphan asylum at Oettingen, with the title … Continue reading “Michel, Georg Adam”

Michel, Francois a French visionary, was born at Salon, in Provence, in 1661. To this name is attached the memory of an extraordinary adventure, which, towards the close of the summer of 1699, created a great sensation in France. Michel practiced at Salon the trade of a farrier. When thirty-eight years of age, the father … Continue reading “Michel, Francois”

Michel Chasles (1793-1880) Christian mathematician . Author of a method of characteristics which is the foundation of enumerative geometry. Made several contributions to projective geometry, and was the author of a standard work on geometry. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Michel Benoit (1715 -1774 ) Jesuit scientist, born Autun, France ; died Peking, China. After completing his astronomical studies at Paris, he was sent to the Chinese mission, and appointed by the emperor to design and execute a system of decorative fountains in the royal gardens. He made a large map of the world, and … Continue reading “Michel Benoit”

Michel, Augustin a German Roman Catholic theologian, was born in 1661, at Unterstorff, Bavaria, and was educated at the University of Dillingen. He studied both theology and law, and secured the doctorate in divinity and also in law. After finishing his studies, he returned as teacher to the convent-school of his native place, where he, … Continue reading “Michel, Augustin”