Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Margarit (Or Marguerit), Juan Dei a Spanish cardinal, was born at Girona about 1415. He belonged to an ancient and illustrious house of Catalonia; one of his ancestors, Beranger, distinguished himself at the siege of Tyre. Margarit became doctor of theology at Girona; in 1453 he was elevated to the episcopal see of Elna. The … Continue reading “Margarit (Or Marguerit), Juan Dei”

Margaret, Saint Virgin, martyr, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers; died Pisidia, Asia Minor, c.275. She was the daughter of a pagan priest, but was brought up a Christian by her nurse, was disowned by her father, refused to marry a Roman prefect, Olybrius, was subjected to tortures which left her unharmed, and was decapitated. … Continue reading “Margaret, Saint”

Margaret Pole, Blessed Martyr, Countess of Salisbury, born Castle Farley, near Bath, England , 1473;died East Smithfield Green, 1541. She was the daughter of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, niece of King Edward VI, and wife of Sir Richard Pole (1491), to whom she bore five children, one, Reginald, becoming Cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury. … Continue reading “Margaret Pole, Blessed”

Margaret of the Blessed Sacrament Carmelite nun, b. in Paris, 6 March, 1590; d. there 24 May, 1660. She was the second daughter of the celebrated Madame Acarie, otherwise known as Blessed Marie de l’Incarnation, who introduced the Reformed Carmelites into France. Carefully reared by her mother and directed by M. de Bérulle, she took … Continue reading “Margaret of the Blessed Sacrament”

Margaret of Scotland, Saint Matron, Queen of Scotland, born c.1045; died 1093. She was the daughter of King Edward the Exile of England . After her father’s death she and her mother fled from England ; they were received by Malcolm III, of Scotland, who later, c.1070, married Margaret. As queen, Margaret used her influence … Continue reading “Margaret of Scotland, Saint”

Margaret Of Scotland daughter of king Edward III, fled to Scotland with her brother, Edgar Edelings, when William the Conqueror invaded England, and in 1070 there married king Malcolm, who afterwards died fighting against William II of England, she following him only four days later to the grave (Nov. 16,1093). She was canonized by Innocent … Continue reading “Margaret Of Scotland”

Margaret of Savoy, Blessed Marchioness of Montferrat, born at Pignerol in 1382; died at Alba, 23 November, 1464. She was the only daughter of Louis of Savoy, Prince of Achaia, and of Bonne, daughter of Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy, and was given in marriage in 1403 to Theodore, Marquis of Montferrat, a descendant of … Continue reading “Margaret of Savoy, Blessed”

Margaret of Lorraine, Blessed Duchess d’Alencon, religious of the order of Poor Clares, born in 1463 at the castle of Vaudémont (Lorraine); died at Argentan (Brittany) 2 November, 1521. The daughter of Ferri de Vaudimont and of Yolande d’Anjou, little Margaret became an orphan at an early age and was brought up at Aix-en-Provençe, by … Continue reading “Margaret of Lorraine, Blessed”

Margaret of Hungary, Blessed Daughter of King Bela I of Hungary and his wife Marie Laskaris, born 1242; died 18 Jan., 1271. According to a vow which her parents made when Hungary was liberated from the Tatars that their next child should be dedicated to religion, Margaret, in 1245 entered the Dominican Convent of Veszprem. … Continue reading “Margaret of Hungary, Blessed”

Margaret Of France duchess of Berry and Savoy, daughter of Francis I, was born in 1523, and received a superior education. She was a patroness of the sciences and learned men; and after the death of her father gained a high reputation by her beauty, piety, learning, and amiable qualities. She married Philibert, duke of … Continue reading “Margaret Of France”