Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Charles the Great (Latin: Carolus Magnus) Charles the Great, 742 -814 , King of the Franks, first sovereign of the Holy Roman Empire, born Aix-la-Chapelle or Liege; died Aix-la-Chapelle . He was the eldest son of Pepin the Short, mayor of the palace, whom Pope Stephen III anointed as king (752 ). Before his death, … Continue reading “Charles the Great”

Charles Spinola, Blessed (1662 ) Martyr , died Nagasaki, Japan. He studied at Nola, Italy , under his uncle Cardinal Filippo Spinola, and entered the Society of Jesus at Nola, 1584 . After his ordination, 1594 , he evinced an interest in missionary work and, after two attempts to reach Japan, was finally successful. For … Continue reading “Charles Spinola, Blessed”

Charles Russell writer Priest, scholar and writer. Born on 14 May 1812 in Killough, County Down, Ireland; died 26 February 1880 in Dublin, Ireland. Ordained on 13 June 1835. Professor of ecclesiastical history at Maynooth, where he became president in 1857. He was appointed a member of the Historical Manuscript Commission in 1869, and acted … Continue reading “Charles Russell writer”

Charles Russell lawyer Jurist and statesman. Nephew of Charles William Russell . Born on 10 November 1832 in Newry, Ireland; died on 10 August 1900 in London, England. He practised law in Ireland with great success, and was called to the English Bar in 1859. In 1872 he became a Queen’s Counsel. His great ability … Continue reading “Charles Russell lawyer”

Charles Ren, Comte de Montalembert Born London , England , 1810; died Paris, France , 1870. After graduating from the College Saint Barbe, he traveled through Ireland where he met O’Connell. In 1831 he joined the staff of Lamennais’s newspaper, L’Avenir, and conducted campaigns in favor of Poland and Ireland . He fought for liberty … Continue reading “Charles René, Comte de Montalembert”

Charles Raymbault Jesuit missionary. Born in 1602 in France; died in 1643 in Quebec, Canada. Entering the Society of Jesus, he was procurator to the Canadian mission when he was called to Quebec. He traveled to the Sault Sainte Marie with Saint Isaac Jogues on a voyage of exploration and to effect a more permanent … Continue reading “Charles Raymbault”

Charles Pguy Essayist and poet; born Orleans, France, 1873; killed at the first battle of the Marne, 1914. A pupil of the College Sainte Barbe and of the Ecole Normale Superieure, and an ardent admirer of Renan and Taine, he lost his faith and became a decided atheist and Socialist. His devotion to Joan of … Continue reading “Charles Péguy”

Charles Plumier Botanist; born on 20 April 1646 in Marseilles, France ; died on 20 November 1704 in Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain. His first botanical excursion to the French Antilles resulted in his appointment as royal botanist by King Louis XIV in 1693. Two other trips to Central America and the Antilles class him … Continue reading “Charles Plumier”

Charles Pise Priest and writer. Born in 1801 in Annapolis, Maryland; died in 1866 in Brooklyn, New York. He was educated at Georgetown College, Washington, DC, entered the Society of Jesus, and was ordained in 1825. He became the first Catholic chaplain to the United States Senate on 11 December 1832. He wrote several works … Continue reading “Charles Pise”

Charles O’Conor 12th century Irish scholar; born Belanagare, Ireland, 1110; died 1191. One of the last great Gaels who continued the unbroken traditions of their race. With Dr Curry, he was the real lay leader of the Irish Catholics of his day and founded the Roman Catholic Committee, 1151. His “Dissertations on the History of … Continue reading “Charles O’Conor 19th century”