Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Casaus, Bartolome Dominican , born Seville, Spain, c.1474; died Madrid, Spain, 1566. Abandoning the practise of law, 1510, he was ordained a secular priest, and went with the Spanish governor, Ovando, to the Antilles, where he endeavored to improve the condition of the Indians; in 1519 he established a post at Cumana, Venezuela. He became … Continue reading “Casaus, Bartolome”

Casaubon, Meric a Swiss Calvinistic theologian and critic, son of Isaac Casaubon, was born at Geneva, Aug. 14, 1599. He commenced his studies at the Protestant academy of Sedan, then went with his father to England, where he became distinguished, under the protectorate of Cromwell, by his attachment to the Stuarts. He died July 14, … Continue reading “Casaubon, Meric”

Casaubon, lsaac Born 1559; died 1614. Professor of languages and a classical scholar. Well known for his excellent edition of the classics. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Casaubon, Isaac one of the most learned men of his own or of any age, was born Feb. 18th, 1559, at Geneva, whither his family, originally of Dauphin, fled to avoid the persecutions to which the French Protestants were exposed. His father, Arnauld Casaubon, a minister of the Reformed Church, returned into France, and devoted … Continue reading “Casaubon, Isaac”

Casati, Paolo an Italian Jesuit, was born at Piacenza in 1617. He taught mathematics and theology at Rome and in the colleges of his order, then was sent by his general to Sweden, where he influenced queen Christina to embrace the Catholic religion. On his return he governed several houses of the Jesuits, and was … Continue reading “Casati, Paolo”

Casati, Cherubino an Italian theologian and preacher of the order of Clerks Regulars of St. Paul, was a native of Milan. He entered his order in 1565, and had the control of various colleges, and preached with success in many cities of Italy. He died January, 1618, leaving II Simbolo Apostolico (Milan, 1615). See Hoefer, … Continue reading “Casati, Cherubino”

Casas, Bartolome De Las bishop of Chiapa, Mexico, was born of a noble family at Seville in 1474. His father Antonio, who went to Hispaniola with Columbus in 1493, and returned rich to Seville in 1498, made him a present of an Indian slave while he was pursuing his studies at Salamanca. At nineteen he … Continue reading “Casas, Bartolome De Las”

Casas, Bartolom#233; de las (Originally CASAUS) Born at Seville, probably in 1474; d. at Madrid, 1566. His family was from France and settled at Seville. He called himself Casaus during his youth, and changed the name to Casas later on. Francisco Casaus, or Casas, the father of Bartolomé, had accompanied Columbus on his second voyage … Continue reading “Casas, Bartolom#233; de las”

Casartelli, Louis Charles (1852-1925) Bishop of Salford, England , and orientalist, born Manchester, England; died there. He studied theology and eastern languages at Louvain University. In 1891 he became rector of Saint Bede’s College in Manchester and in 1903 , the year of his appointment as Bishop of Salford, he was appointed lecturer on Iranian … Continue reading “Casartelli, Louis Charles”

Casanova, Jose Maria a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born at San Cristobal, state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He removed to Texas about 1865; was converted to Protestantism in 1874; and in 1875 was licensed to preach, and sent to start a mission in Conception. He continued a faithful missionary until his … Continue reading “Casanova, Jose Maria”