Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Albrechtsberger, Johann G. Master of musical theory, and teacher of Hummel and Beethoven, b. at Klosterneuburg in Lower Austria, 3 February, 1736; d. in Vienna, 7 March 1809. He began his musical career as a choir-boy at the early age of seven. The pastor of St. Martin’s, Klosterneuburg, observing the boy’s talent and his remarkable … Continue reading “Albrechtsberger, Johann G.”

Albrecht von Haller Swiss anatomist and physiologist. Born 16 October 1708 at Berne, Switzerland; died 7 December 1777. Famed for his anatomical and physiological researches, particularly on the irritability of the muscles. Directed the organization of the theater of anatomy and school of obstetrics of the University of Gottingen. Wrote numerous anatomical and botanical works. … Continue reading “Albrecht von Haller”

Albrecht, Johann a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Hildesheim, Sept. 24,1644. He studied at Helmstadt and Jena; was in 1668 pastor of St. Paul’s in his native place; in 1689 pastor of St. Andrew’s there; and died May 13, 1691. He wrote, Dissertatio de Forma Judiciorum in Republica Recte Instituenda (Helmstadt, 1666): .Discussio … Continue reading “Albrecht, Johann”

Albrecht, Georg a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born Aug. 1,1601, at Pilnhofen, near Neuburg. He studied at Tubingen and Strasburg; was at first deacon at Augsburg; and when he had to leave the place, on account of his religion, he went to Gaildorf: and afterwards as superintendent to Nordlingen, where he died, Nov. 21, … Continue reading “Albrecht, Georg”

Albrecht Drer Painter and engraver, born Nuremberg, Germany , 1471 ; died there, 1528 . The son of a goldsmith, he was apprenticed for three years to the artist, Michael Wohlgemut. He worked mainly in his own city, a center of German art, but visited Venice twice, in 1494 and again 1505 -1507 , and … Continue reading “Albrecht Dürer”

Albrecht, Christian a Protestant missionary, was a native of Suabia, and was sent into Southern Africa by the Missionary Society of London. He arrived at Cape Town Jan. 19, 1805, and explored, with other missionaries, the savage country in order to preach Christianity. After having founded the establishment Warn- Bath, he returned, in May, 1810, … Continue reading “Albrecht, Christian”

Albrecht or Albrecht (Teutonic: nobly bright) (died 1229 ) Bishop of Riga, apostle of Livonia. Organizing a crusade to re-Christianize the inhabitants of Livonia, he sailed up the Dna with 23 ships, and founded the city of Riga, 1200 . He established the Knights of the Sword and completed the conversion of the country by … Continue reading “Albrecht”

Albornoz, Gil Alvarez Carillo de (c.1310-1367) Archbishop of Toledo, cardinal , general, and statesman, born Cuenca, New Castile; died near Viterbo, Italy . He accompanied Alfonso XI against the Moors. Later he was forced to flee to Avignon for rebuking the crimes of Pedro the Cruel. Having led an army to Italy he regained the … Continue reading “Albornoz, Gil Alvarez Carillo de”

Albornos, Gilles Alvares Carillo an eminent Spanish cardinal and statesman of the 14th century, was born at Cuenca, and educated at Toulouse. Alfonso XI appointed him almoner of his court; afterwards archdeacon of Calatrava; and finally, although then very young, archbishop of Toledo. In return for his bravery in saving the king’s life at the … Continue reading “Albornos, Gilles Alvares Carillo”

Albo, Joseph a learned Spanish rabbi of Soria, in Old Castile, was born about 1380, and died. about 1444. He is known as one of the Jewish disputants in the conference with Jerome de Santa Fe, which took place at Tortosa, between Feb. 7, 1413, and Nov. 12, 1414, under the presidency of Pedro de … Continue reading “Albo, Joseph”