Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lloyd, William Freeman an English poet, was born at Uley, Gloucestershire, December 22, 1791. He was for many years secretary of the Religious Tract Society of London, and died April 22, 1853. He wrote several hymns, of which some are found in most modern hymnals. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lloyd, William a noted English prelate, was born in Berkshire in 1627, and was educated at Oriel College, Oxford. In 1640 he removed to Jesus College, where he became fellow in 1646. He took deacon’s orders from Dr. Skinner at the time of Charles’s execution. In 1656 he was ordained priest, and acted as tutor … Continue reading “Lloyd, William”

Lloyd, Thomas a noted Quaker preacher, was born in North Wales in 1649. While a student at Oxford University, he visited, during a vacation, his brother Charles, who had been imprisoned for Quakerism at Welch-Pool, and by the latter’s influence became himself a convert to the religion of the Friends. He immediately left Oxford, suffered … Continue reading “Lloyd, Thomas”

Lloyd, Saint John Welsh priest and martyr, executed at Cardiff, 22 July, 1679. He took the missionary oath at Valladolid, 16 October, 1649, and was arrested at Mr. Turberville’s house at Penllyne, Glamorganshire, 20 November, 1678, and thrown into Cardiff gaol. There he was joined by Father Philip Evans, S.J. This venerable martyr was born … Continue reading “Lloyd, Saint John”

Lloyd, Humphrey, D.D etc., an eminent English divine and scientist, was born in Dublin in 1800. He entered Trinity College in 1815, was elected scholar in 1818, and graduated in 1820. In 1824 he was made fellow and tutor of Trinity College, and was soon ordained a minister of the United Church of England and … Continue reading “Lloyd, Humphrey, D.D”

Lloyd, Charles Hooker a Presbyterian minister, was born in New Haven, Connecticut, February 21, 1833. His early life was spent in mercantile pursuits in New York City. In 1856, however, purposing to become a missionary to the heathen, he entered New York University; later he studied divinity in the theological seminary at Princeton, N.J., and … Continue reading “Lloyd, Charles Hooker”

Llorente, Don Juan Antonio the noted author of a history of the Inquisition, etc., was born at Rincon del Soto, near Calahorra, Spain, March 30, 1756. He studied at Tarascone with great success, and received the tonsure when but fourteen years of age. In 1779 he was ordained priest, and took his degree in canon … Continue reading “Llorente, Don Juan Antonio”

LL.M. = Legum Magister; Master of Laws Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Llewelyn (or Llywelyn), Thomas, LL.D a Welsh dissenting minister, was born at Penalltan-isaf, Glamorganshire, about 1724, and having secured a liberal education, became the principal of an academical institution in London. He died in 1783. Although never the pastor of any church, he preached frequently, and was recognized as a minister of the gospel. He … Continue reading “Llewelyn (or Llywelyn), Thomas, LL.D”

LL.D. = Legum Doctor; Doctor of Laws Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary