Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Leigh, Venerable Richard English martyr, born in Cambridgeshire about 1561; died at Tyburn, 30 August, 1588. Ordained priest at Rome in February, 1586-7, he came on the mission the same year, was arrested in London, and banished. Returning he was committed to the Tower in June 1588, and was condemned at the Old Bailey for … Continue reading “Leigh, Venerable Richard”

Leigh, Sir Egerton an English nobleman, who flourished towards the close of the last century, is noted for his piety and charitable acts. He was a member of the London Missionary Society from its very infancy (1795), as he was, indeed, the friend of every cause connected with the glory of God and the good … Continue reading “Leigh, Sir Egerton”

Leigh, Hezekiah G D.D., an eminent minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born in Perquimas County, N. C., Nov. 23, 1795, was converted in 1817, joined the Virginia Conference in 1818, was set off with the N. C. Conference in 1836, was a delegate to every General Conference from 1824 to his death, … Continue reading “Leigh, Hezekiah G”

Leigh, Edward a learned English layman, was born in 1602, and was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. He was a member of the Long Parliament, but was expelled on account of his intercession in behalf of the life of king Charles. He was also a member of the Assembly of Divines, and held the office … Continue reading “Leigh, Edward”

Leiffthus in Norse mythology, was one of the rivers of hell, which: take their origin from the spring Hwergelmer. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Leifchild, John, D.D. an eminent Etnglish Independent minister, was born in 1780 of Methodist parentage, and was brought up, and began to preach among the Methodists; but afterwards embracing Calvinistic opinions, it was impossible for him to continue preaching among them, and he was advised bv Mr. Bunting, then the junior preacher in the circuit, … Continue reading “Leifchild, John, D.D.”

Leidradt a noted Poman Catholic prelate, probably a Bavarian flourished in the 8th century. He was librarian to Charlemagne until 798, when he was made archbishop of Lyons. He was sent soon after by Charlemagne, together with the bishop of Orleans and other prelates, into the southern provinces of France, to suppress by moral means … Continue reading “Leidradt”

Leibniz, System of I. LIFE OF LEIBNIZ Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz was born at Leipzig on 21 June (1 July), 1646. In 1661 he entered the University of Leipzig as a student of philosophy and law, and in 1666 obtained the degree of Doctor of Law at Altdorf. The following year he met the diplomat … Continue reading “Leibniz, System of”

Leibniz, Gottfried Withelm (1646-1716) Born in Leipzig, where his father was a professor in the university, he was educated at Leipzig, Jena, and Altdorf University, where he obtained his doctorate. Jurist, mathematician, diplomat, historian, theologian of no mean proportions, he was Germany’s greatest 17th century philosopher and one of the most universal minds of all … Continue reading “Leibniz, Gottfried Withelm”

Leibnitz, Gottfried Wilhelm (1 July 1646 – 14 November 1716) Christian mathematician . Credited with inventing differential and integral calculus. Inaugurated the notation of the new calculus. Drew up correct rules for differentiation of sums. First made use of variable parameters. Constructed a triangulum characteristicum. Wrote several valuable treatises on higher mathematics. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Leibnitz, Gottfried Wilhelm”