Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Cavalieri, Giovanni Michele an Italian theologian of the order of Benedictines, was a native of Bergamo, He was connected by a very close friendship with Vincente Orsini, who make him his theologal, on becoming archbishop of Benevento. He died there in 1701, leaving, Galleria de Sommi Pontifci, Patriarchi, Arcivescovi et Vescovi dell’ Ordine de Predicatori … Continue reading “Cavalieri, Giovanni Michele”

Cavalieri, Bonaventura (1598 -1647 ) Hieronymite and mathematician, born Milan, Italy ; died Bologna , Italy . He is renowned for his “Method of Indivisibles,” the forerunner of, and since superseded by, integral calculus, and for his efforts in popularizing the use of logarithms in Italy . He wrote several mathematical works. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Cavalieri, Bonaventura”

Cavalier Or Cavallier, Jean one of the chief leaders of the Camisards (q.v.), was born in 1679, at Ribaute, near Alaix, in Languedoc. He was a Protcstant, and in the persecution of 1701 he fled to Geneva. When the insurrection in the Cvennes broke out in 1702 he joined the insurgents, and soon rose to … Continue reading “Cavalier Or Cavallier, Jean”

Cavalcabo (Baroni), Gaspare Antonio an Italian painter, was born near Roveredo in 1682, and studied under Antonio Balestra at Venice, and afterwards under Carlo Maratta at Rome. He executed many beautiful works, particularly an altar-piece in the choir of the Carmine, in his native place, with four lateral pieces of great merit. He died in … Continue reading “Cavalcabo (Baroni), Gaspare Antonio”

Cavalca, Domenico an Italian ascetic theologian of the order of Dominicans, a native of Vicd Pisano, in Tuscany, who died in 1342, was remarkable for his talent as a preacher. Besides several Italian translations, he left. Tractato Dicto Pange Lingua (Rome, 1742,1751): Specchio di Croce, etc. (Milan, 1780,1784,1787; Rome, 1738): Frutti de la Lingua (Florence, … Continue reading “Cavalca, Domenico”

Cavagnis, Felice Canonist, b. in Bordogna, Diocese of Bergamo, Italy, 13 January, 1841; d. at Rome, 29 December, 1906. After a brilliant course in the Pontifical Roman Seminary he received the doctorate in philosophy, theology, and in civil and canon law. Leo XIII named him professor of public ecclesiastical law in the Roman Seminary in … Continue reading “Cavagnis, Felice”

Cavagni, Govanni Battista a Neapolitan architect, flourished about 1585. In connection with Vicente della Monica, he erected the church and convent of San Gregorio Armeno, at Naples. The Sacred Monte della Pieta was also erected by Cavagni, and secured for him great reputation. He died in 1600. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cavagna, Pietro Francesco a Bolognese historical painter, was born in 1675, and studied under Domenico Viani. He was employed in decorating the Bolognese churches. In the Church of Sts. Sebastian and Rocho is his paintings of The Conception, St. Sebastian, and St. Roch. In San Colombano are pictures of St. Nicholas and St. John the … Continue reading “Cavagna, Pietro Francesco”

Cavagna, Giovanni Paolo an Italian painter, was born at Borgo di San Leandro, near Bergamo, in 1560, and probably studied under Titian. His best fresco work is The Assumption in Santa Maria Maggiore, at Venice. Two of his best oil paintings are The Nativity and Esther before Ahasuerus, in the same church. His most noted … Continue reading “Cavagna, Giovanni Paolo”

Caution See Expediency; Prudence Expediency; Prudence Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible