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Chartier, Guillaume a French prelate, was born at Bayeux about 1400. Like his brother Alain, and probably upon the recommendation of the latter, he became a scholar of the University of Paris. After having acquired the degree of licentiate of civil and common law, he sought reputation as a poet. In 1432 he was appointed … Continue reading “Chartier, Guillaume”

Chartier, Alain A French poet, born about 1390, at Bayeux, died between 1430 and 1440. It is believed he studied at the University of Paris, as did his brother Guillaume, Bishop of Paris, who died in 1472. Alain was considered an eminent writer during his life, and a century later he was still regarded by … Continue reading “Chartier, Alain”

Charters, Thomas a Scotch clergyman, was licensed to preach in 1730; called to the living at Inverkeithing in 1731 as assistant to his father, and ordained. He died Feb. 13, 1744, in his fortieth year. ,His son Samuel was minister at Wilton. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticance, ii, 593. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Charters, Thomas”

Charters, Samuel (2), D.D. a Scotch clergyman, grandson of the foregoing, was educated at a grammar-school, and at the Glasgow University, where he gave indications of a superior mind and powerful understanding. He was licensed to preach in 1764; resided for a time at Amsterdam; was presented by the king to the living at Kincardine … Continue reading “Charters, Samuel (2), D.D.”

Charters (Or Charteris), Samuel (1), A.M. a Scotch clergyman, took his degree at Edinburgh University in 1690; was called to the living at Inverkeithing in 1692. and ordained. He died June 28, 1733, aged about sixty-four years, leaving his son Thomas his successor. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticance, ii, 593. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Charters (Or Charteris), Samuel (1), A.M.”

Charterius the ninth bishop of Perigueux, in the latter half of the 6th century was brought before king Chilperic I in 582, charged with dictating. letters derogatory to the king, but was by him forgiven. In 585 Charterius was present at the second synod of Macon. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Charteris, Thomas (1), A.M. a Scotch clergyman, son of the divinity professor at Edinburgh, took his degree at that university in 1635; preached for several years as a supply at Humbie; was ordained helper and colleague at that living in 1646, and died before Oct. 27,1647, aged thirty years. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticance, i, 337. … Continue reading “Charteris, Thomas (2), A.M”

Charteris, Lawrence, A.M. a Scotch clergyman. fourth son of the professor of divinity at Edinburgh, took his degree there-in 1646; was called to the living at Batbhans in 1653, and his examination being satisfactory, he was ordained in 1654. Conforming to episcopacy, he was collated in 1662. In 1670 he was one of those who … Continue reading “Charteris, Lawrence, A.M.”

Charteris, John, A.M. a Scotch clergyman, son of the professor of divinity at Edinburgh, took his degree at that university in 1624; was elected and presented to the living at Currie in 1631, and died Feb. 14, 1668, aged about sixty-four years. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticance, i, 145. . Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Charteris, John, A.M.”

Charteris, Henry, A.M. a Scotch clergyman, was principal of Edinburgh University; admitted to the living at North Leith in April, 1620; and promoted to the professorship of divinity in Edinburgh University in May, 1627. There is no further record of him. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticance, i, 93. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature