Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Claude Franoi Dorothe de Jouffroy, Mechanician, born Abbans, near Besanon, France, 1751; died Paris, France, 1832. In 1776 he constructed an experimental steamboat and ran it on the River Doubs. He designed an improved model, which at a public trial, 1783, ran up the Sane at Lyons against the current. This boat continued to ply … Continue reading “Claude Françoi Dorothée de Jouffroy,”

Claude Fleury Historian, born Paris, France , 1640 ; died there, 1725 . After practising law for nine years, he became a priest, and for over 30 years was tutor to several young court nobles. The most notable of his many works is his immense church history to the year 1414 , continued to 1595 … Continue reading “Claude Fleury”

Claude de Lorrain Painter and etcher, born Chamagne, Lorraine, 1600; died Rome, Italy, 1681. He lived mainly in Italy and resided in Rome from 1625 till his death. He was a master of classic landscape and noted for his unusual treatment of sunlight and some degree of impressionism. Among his patrons were Pope Urban VIII, … Continue reading “Claude de Lorrain”

Claude de la Colombire, Saint Missionary and ascetical writer, born of noble parentage at Saint-Symphorien-d’Ozon, between Lyons and Vienne, in 1641; died at Paray-le-Monial, 15 Feb., 1682. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1659. After fifteen years of religious life he made a vow, as a means of attaining the utmost possible perfection, to … Continue reading “Claude de la Colombière, Saint”

Claude de la Colombire, Blessed (1641-1682) Born Saint-Symphorien-d’Ozon, France ; died Paray-le-Monial. He entered the Society of Jesus, 1659 . In 1674 he was made superior of the Jesuits at Paray-le-Monial and there became the spiritual adviser of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. He was sent to England , 1676 , as chaplain to the Duchess … Continue reading “Claude de la Colombière, Blessed”

Claude Dablon Jesuit missionary, born Dieppe, France , 1618 ; died Quebec, Canada , 1697 . He went to Canada , and accompanied Chaumonot to the Onondaga Iroquois, and Druillettes to Hudson Bay. Later he labored with Marquette at Lake Superior. Dablon was the first to announce the existence of Lake Superior copper deposits, and … Continue reading “Claude Dablon”

Claude Bernard (ii) (1588 -1641 ) Ecclesiastic, surnamed “the poor priest,” born Dijon, France ; died Paris, France . After studying under the Jesuits at Dle, he went to Paris, became a priest, and devoted his immense fortune to the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned. He founded the seminary of the Trente-Trois for educating … Continue reading “Claude Bernard (ii)”

Claude Bernard (i) (1588 -1641 ) Ecclesiastic, surnamed “the poor priest,” born Dijon, France ; died Paris, France . After studying under the Jesuits at Dle, he went to Paris, became a priest, and devoted his immense fortune to the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned. He founded the seminary of the Trente-Trois for educating … Continue reading “Claude Bernard (i)”

Claude (Dabbeville), Clemnent Foullon (generally known under the name of le Pere),a French missionary and historian, of the Capuchin order, was one of the four who went, in 1612, with Razilly, lieutenant-general of the king, to found an institution in Brazil. After his mission had been accomplished, he went back to France to get help, … Continue reading “Claude (Dabbeville), Clemnent Foullon”

Claude an ingenious French painter on glass, was born about 1468, and practiced. at Marseilles, where he enjoyed a high reputation. He was invited to Rome by the great architect Bramante to paint the windows of the Vatican; and also executed the large windows of Santa Maria del Popolo. He died there not long afterwards. … Continue reading “Claude”