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Bible Encyclopedias
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Search Results: "dr-stirling
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Alloa
a thriving seaport on north bank of the forth, in clackmannan, 6 m. below stirling, famous for its ale.
a thriving seaport on north bank of the forth, in clackmannan, 6 m. below stirling, famous for its ale.
Aufklärung, the
Or Illuminationism, a movement, conspicuously of the present time, the members of which pique themselves on ability to disperse the darkness of the world,
Or Illuminationism, a movement, conspicuously of the present time, the members of which pique themselves on ability to disperse the darkness of the world,
Ban`nockburn
a manufacturing village 3 m. se. of stirling, the scene of the victory, on june 24,1314, of robert the bruce over edward ii., which reasserted and secured scottish independence; it manufactures carpets and tartans.
a manufacturing village 3 m. se. of stirling, the scene of the victory, on june 24,1314, of robert the bruce over edward ii., which reasserted and secured scottish independence; it manufactures carpets and tartans.
Berkeley, George
Bishop of Cloyne, born in Kilkenny; a philanthropic man, who conducted in a self-sacrificing spirit practical schemes for the good of humanity, which
Bishop of Cloyne, born in Kilkenny; a philanthropic man, who conducted in a self-sacrificing spirit practical schemes for the good of humanity, which
Bridge of Allan
a village on allan water, 3 m. n. of stirling, with a mild climate and mineral waters.
a village on allan water, 3 m. n. of stirling, with a mild climate and mineral waters.
Bruce, Robert (3)
King of Scotland, son of the preceding, did homage for a time to Edward, but joined the national party and became one of a regency of four, with Comyn
King of Scotland, son of the preceding, did homage for a time to Edward, but joined the national party and became one of a regency of four, with Comyn
Diderot, Denis
A French philosopher, born at Langres, the son of a cutler there; a zealous propagator of the philosophic ideas of the 18th century, and the projector
A French philosopher, born at Langres, the son of a cutler there; a zealous propagator of the philosophic ideas of the 18th century, and the projector
Drummond, Henry
Popular scientist and Christian teacher, born in Stirling; was educated at Edinburgh and Tübingen; studied for the Free Church; lectured on natural
Popular scientist and Christian teacher, born in Stirling; was educated at Edinburgh and Tübingen; studied for the Free Church; lectured on natural
Dunblane
a town in perthshire, 5 m. n. of stirling, with a beautiful cathedral, which dates back as far as 1240; of the diocese the saintly leighton was bishop.
a town in perthshire, 5 m. n. of stirling, with a beautiful cathedral, which dates back as far as 1240; of the diocese the saintly leighton was bishop.
Ferrier, James Frederick
A metaphysician of singular ability and originality, born at Edinburgh; after graduating at Oxford was called to the Scotch bar in 1832; but under the
A metaphysician of singular ability and originality, born at Edinburgh; after graduating at Oxford was called to the Scotch bar in 1832; but under the
Hamilton, Sir William
Distinguished philosopher of the Scotch school, born in Glasgow; studied there and in Oxford with distinction; bred for the bar, but hardly ever practised;
Distinguished philosopher of the Scotch school, born in Glasgow; studied there and in Oxford with distinction; bred for the bar, but hardly ever practised;
Harvey, Sir George
a scotch artist, born at st. ninians, stirling; was one of the original associates of the royal scottish academy, of which he at length became president; among his paintings are the "covenanters' preaching," "the curlers," and "john bunyan in jail" (1805-1880).
a scotch artist, born at st. ninians, stirling; was one of the original associates of the royal scottish academy, of which he at length became president; among his paintings are the "covenanters' preaching," "the curlers," and "john bunyan in jail" (1805-1880).
Hegelianism
The philosophy of Hegel, which resolves being into thought, and thought into the unity of the logical moments of simple apprehension, judgment, and reason,
The philosophy of Hegel, which resolves being into thought, and thought into the unity of the logical moments of simple apprehension, judgment, and reason,
Herbart
German philosopher, born at Oldenburg; Kant's successor at Königsberg, professor also at Göttingen twice over; founded his philosophy like
German philosopher, born at Oldenburg; Kant's successor at Königsberg, professor also at Göttingen twice over; founded his philosophy like
Hutcheson, Francis
moral philosopher, born in ulster, son of a presbyterian minister; educated in glasgow; became professor in the university there and founder of the scotch school of philosophy, who, according to dr. stirling, has not received the honour in that regard which is his due (1094-1747).
moral philosopher, born in ulster, son of a presbyterian minister; educated in glasgow; became professor in the university there and founder of the scotch school of philosophy, who, according to dr. stirling, has not received the honour in that regard which is his due (1094-1747).
James VI. of Scotland and I. of England
Son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Darnley, born in Edinburgh Castle; was proclaimed king of Scotland when only 13 months old, in 1567; entrusted to the
Son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Darnley, born in Edinburgh Castle; was proclaimed king of Scotland when only 13 months old, in 1567; entrusted to the
Keith, Lord
english admiral, born near stirling; served in various parts of the world, and distinguished himself in the american and french wars.
english admiral, born near stirling; served in various parts of the world, and distinguished himself in the american and french wars.
Knox, John
The great Scottish Reformer, born at Giffordgate, Haddington, in 1505; studied at Glasgow University; took priest's orders; officiated as a priest, and
The great Scottish Reformer, born at Giffordgate, Haddington, in 1505; studied at Glasgow University; took priest's orders; officiated as a priest, and
Lomond, Loch
an irregularly-shaped lake in dumbarton and stirling shires, 22 m. long and of varying breadth; contains a number of small wooded islands; on the eastern shore rises ben lomond to the height of 3192 ft.
an irregularly-shaped lake in dumbarton and stirling shires, 22 m. long and of varying breadth; contains a number of small wooded islands; on the eastern shore rises ben lomond to the height of 3192 ft.
Menteith, Lake of
a small beautiful loch in perthshire, 13 m. w. of stirling, with three islets, on one of which stood a priory where, as a child, mary stuart spent 1547-48; on another stood the stronghold of the earls.
a small beautiful loch in perthshire, 13 m. w. of stirling, with three islets, on one of which stood a priory where, as a child, mary stuart spent 1547-48; on another stood the stronghold of the earls.
