Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Canoe (or Conoc, also Mochonoc, the syllable Mo being added, according to Colgan, for ” the sake of honor and extraordinary respect”), an Irish saint, was born at Brecknock, in Wales, but was the son of Brecan, an Irish prince, who had settled at Brecknock. Canoc flourished about A.D. 492. and founded monasteries both in … Continue reading “Canoe”

Canobus (or Canopus), in Egyptian mythology, was the original name of a city, near one of the mouths of the Nile. which wars therefore called the Canobian mouth. A certain Canabus was also spoken of, who came as pilot with Menelaus to Egypt, and in memory of whom the Spartans named the city Canobus. He … Continue reading “Canobus”

Canobio, Evangelista an Italian theologian, was born at Milan. He was a Capuchin friar, and became one of the most able canonists of his time. He, was. appointed, in: 1564, general of his order. He took a distinguished part in the Council. of Trent in 1542. He died at Perugia in 1595, leaving Consulta Varia … Continue reading “Canobio, Evangelista”

Cano, Melchior (1509-1560) Dominican theologian, born Tarancn, Spain; died Toledo. Educated at Salamanca and the College of Saint Gregory, Valladolid, he taught philosophy and theology, obtaining the first chair of theology at Alcala , and succeeding his former master, Francis de Victoria, at Salamanca, 1546 . He rendered important service in the deliberations and achievements … Continue reading “Cano, Melchior”

Cano, Alphonso Del a Spanish Jesuit, was born in Andalusia in 1580. After having received holy orders and the degree of doctor of divinity, he joined his order in 1606. He lectured on philosophy at Segovia, on theology at Compostella, Valladolid, and Salamanca, with great success. Twice he acted as provincial of Castile, and visitator … Continue reading “Cano, Alphonso Del”

Cano, Alonzo (surnamed el-Racionero), an eminent Spanish architect, painter, and sculptor, called “the Michael Angelo of Spain,” was born at Granada, March 19,1601. He was the son of Miguel Cano, an eminent architect, who educated him. He was eight months with Francisco Pacheco, a painter. His works are to be found in all the principal … Continue reading “Cano, Alonzo”

Cano, Alonso (Or ALEXIS) A Spanish painter, architect, and sculptor, b. at Granada, 19 March, 1601; d. there 3 or 5 October, 1667. He received his first lessons in art from his father, Miguel Cano, an architect. Later he studied sculpture under Juan Montanes, and painting under Pacheco and Juan del Castillo. In 1625, when … Continue reading “Cano, Alonso”

Cannon, John a Reformed Presbyterian minister, was born at Dungiven, County Derry, Ireland, Nov. 19, 1784. In 1788 the family came to America, and settled in Pennsylvania. After studying some time in a private way, he entered Jefferson College (then at Cannonsburg, Pa.), where he graduated in 1810. In 1811 he commenced a private course … Continue reading “Cannon, John”

Cannon James S., D.D. an eminent minister of the Reformed Dutch Church, was born in Curaqoa, Jan. 28, 1776, and was educated under Dr. Peter Wilson and Rev. Alex. Miller at Hackensack, N. J. He was licensed to preach in 1796 by the Classis of Hackensack, and shortly after became pastor of the Reformed Dutch … Continue reading “Cannon James S., D.D.”

Cannon, Edward a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Princess Anne County, Va., in 1784. He joined the Church in 1803, and in 1807 was admitted into the Virginia Conference, wherein he continued effective until 1822, when he became superannuated. He died Aug. 11, 1833. Mr. Cannon possessed an active, vigorous mind, was studious, popular, … Continue reading “Cannon, Edward”