Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Christopher Columbus (c.1451 -1506 ) Discoverer of the New World, born at or near Genoa, Italy ; died Valladolid, Spain. While quite young he became a mariner and acquired a knowledge of astronomy . About 1471 he arrived in Portugal and vainly endeavored to interest the king in his plan for reaching the Far East … Continue reading “Christopher Columbus”

Christopher Clavius Jesuit astronomer and mathematician , born Bamberg , Bavaria , 25 March 1538; died Rome, Italy , 12 February 1612. Known as the “Euclid of the 16th century ,” he distingnished himself in mathematical research at Coimbra and was appointed to the chair of mathematics at the Collegium Romanum. He devised a method … Continue reading “Christopher Clavius”

Christopher Clau Jesuit astronomer and mathematician , born Bamberg , Bavaria , 25 March 1538; died Rome, Italy , 12 February 1612. Known as the “Euclid of the 16th century ,” he distingnished himself in mathematical research at Coimbra and was appointed to the chair of mathematics at the Collegium Romanum. He devised a method … Continue reading “Christopher Clau”

Christopher Borrus (1583 -1632 ) Mathematician and astronomer , born Milan; died Rome. He was one of the first Jesuit missionaries to Cochin-China, and later taught mathematics at Coimbra, and in 1632 became a Cistercian . His history of the Cochin-China mission is one of the best sources of information concerning that country. He drew … Continue reading “Christopher Borrus”

Christopher, a martyr of universal fame Christopher, St. (), a martyr of universal fame, baptized by St. Babylas, the martyr-bp. of Antioch, who suffered (c. 250) under Decius in Lycia. From early times the untrustworthy character of some of the popular stories of him has been acknowledged. Usuard (a.d. 876) thus commemorated him (July 25) … Continue reading “Christopher, a martyr of universal fame”

Christopher (Christophen, or Christophorus), Joseph a reputable Dutch painter was born at Utrecht in 1498, and studied in the school of Anthony More. He was invited to the court of Lisbon by John III, where he executed a number of fine works for the churches. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Christopher (), Saint a Christian martyr, lived probably about the 3d century. According to the legend, which is interesting as the basis of many popular superstitions, Christopher determined to serve only the most powerful of monarchs. He visited the court of a great prince, who was afraid of the devil, from which he concluded that … Continue reading “Christopher (2)”

Christophe Plantin Book-binder and publisher. Born in 1514 near Tours, France; died in 1589 in Antwerp, Holland. In 1555 he opened at Antwerp one of the largest printing-houses in Europe. Appointed royal archi-typographer by Philip II, he printed the Biblia Regia, also the Index Expurgatorius and obtained from Rome the privilege of printing all liturgical … Continue reading “Christophe Plantin”

Christophe, Joseph a French painter, was born at Verdunin 1667, and was chosen a member of the Royal Academy in 1697. His picture of The Miraculous. Feeding of the Multitude was one of the finest ornaments of Paris before the Revolution. He died at Paris, March 29, 1748. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine … Continue reading “Christophe, Joseph”

Christophe, Jean Baptiste pastor at Notre-Dame-de-Fontaines, near Lyons, was born at Amplepuis (Rhone), June 3, 1809. He published a Histoire de la Papaute Pendant le XIV Siecle (1852, 3 volumes 8vo), a work giving an exact account, from the best sources, of the residence of the popes at Avignon. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. … Continue reading “Christophe, Jean Baptiste”