Maximin I JULIUS VERUS, Roman emperor, was a native of Thrace, and a shepherd in his youth. His fine figure, great height, and strength attracted the notice of the emperor Severus, who enrolled him in his guards. Maximin advanced rapidly, but did not serve under either Miacrinus or Hieliogabalus. During the reign of Alexander Severus … Continue reading “Maximin I”
Maximilian the Great
Maximilian the Great Duke of Bavaria, Elector of Bavaria, and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire, born Munich, Germany, 1573; died Ingolstadt, Germany, 1651; son of William V, the Pious, of Bavaria, and Renate of Lorraine. Maximilian gave much attention to the advancement of religion among the people. He re-established the Catholic Church and made … Continue reading “Maximilian the Great”
Maximilian of Antioch, Saint
Maximilian of Antioch, Saint Martyr, died Antioch, c.353. He was a soldier of the Herculean cohort, and was martyred for refusing to remove the monogram of Christ from the standard, as had been ordered by Julian the Apostate. Feast , 21 August . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Maximilian II
Maximilian II emperor of Austria, son of emperor Ferdinand I, and of Anna of Hungary, was born at Vienna Aug. 1, 1527. He was educated in Spain by Charles V; took part in the war of Smalcald (1544-48) against the French; became viceroy of Spain in 1549; on his return to Germany, about 1551, he … Continue reading “Maximilian II”
Maximilian I
Maximilian I Duke of Bavaria, Elector of Bavaria, and Steward of the Holy Roman Empire, born Munich, Germany, 1573; died Ingolstadt, Germany, 1651; son of William V, the Pious, of Bavaria, and Renate of Lorraine. Maximilian gave much attention to the advancement of religion among the people. He re-established the Catholic Church and made Catholicity … Continue reading “Maximilian I”
Maximilian Hell
Maximilian Hell Jesuit astronomer, born Schemnitz, Hungary, 1720; died Vienna, Austria, 1792, where he directed the Imperial Observatory. At the request of the King of Denmark he made observations of the transit of Venus of 1769 at Vardohuus, Norway , which owing to a delay in publication were considered forgeries. Later research proved this charge … Continue reading “Maximilian Hell”
Maximilian
Maximilian The name of several martyrs. (1) Maximilian of Antioch A soldier, martyred at Antioch, Jan. 353, with Bonosus, a fellow soldier, of the Herculean cohort; they were standard-bearers, and refused to remove the chrismon (monogram of Christ) from the standard, as had been ordered by Julian the Apostate. Count Julian, uncle of the emperor, … Continue reading “Maximilian”
Maximianus I., M. Aurelius Valerius
Maximianus I., M. Aurelius Valerius Maximianus (1) I., M. Aurelius Valerius (Herculius), emperor of Rome a.d. 286-305 with Diocletian, 306-308 with Maxentius or Constantine; compelled to strangle himself Feb. 310, being probably 60 years old (Tillem. “Diocletian,” vol. iv. p. 7, Hist. des Emp.). A Pannonian soldier of humble birth but great military ability and … Continue reading “Maximianus I., M. Aurelius Valerius”
Maximianus, archbp. of Constantinople
Maximianus, archbp. of Constantinople Maximianus (5), archbp. of Constantinople, A.D. 431. The action of the council of Ephesus had thrown the churches of Constantinople into direst confusion. A large proportion of the citizens held strongly to Nestorius; the clergy, with one voice, agreed in the anathema; and when the deposition became a fact no longer … Continue reading “Maximianus, archbp. of Constantinople”
Maximianus, a Donatist
Maximianus, a Donatist Maximianus (2), the man from whom a special sect among the Donatists derived its name; that schism within a schism, which rent it asunder and helped to bring about its ultimate overthrow. He is said to have been related to Donatus the Great, and was a deacon at Carthage when, at the … Continue reading “Maximianus, a Donatist”