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Bible Encyclopedias
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Search Results: "ile-of-france
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Abbé
name of a class of men who in france prior to the revolution prepared themselves by study of theology for preferment in the church, and who, failing, gave themselves up to letters or science.
name of a class of men who in france prior to the revolution prepared themselves by study of theology for preferment in the church, and who, failing, gave themselves up to letters or science.
Abd-el-Ka`dir
an arab emir, who for fifteen years waged war against the french in n. africa, but at length surrendered prisoner to them in 1847. on his release in 1852 he became a faithful friend of france (1807-1883).
an arab emir, who for fifteen years waged war against the french in n. africa, but at length surrendered prisoner to them in 1847. on his release in 1852 he became a faithful friend of france (1807-1883).
Abd-Ul-Med`jid
sultan, father of the two preceding, in whose defence against russia england and france undertook the crimean war (1823-1861).
sultan, father of the two preceding, in whose defence against russia england and france undertook the crimean war (1823-1861).
Abdications
Of which the most celebrated are those of the Roman Dictator Sylla, who in 70 B.C. retired to Puteoli; of Diocletian, who in A.D. 305 retired to Salone;
Of which the most celebrated are those of the Roman Dictator Sylla, who in 70 B.C. retired to Puteoli; of Diocletian, who in A.D. 305 retired to Salone;
Academy
A public shady park or place of groves near Athens, where Plato taught his philosophy and whence his school derived its name, of which there are three
A public shady park or place of groves near Athens, where Plato taught his philosophy and whence his school derived its name, of which there are three
Adelaide (2)
eldest daughter of louis xv. of france (1732-1806).
eldest daughter of louis xv. of france (1732-1806).
Adour
a river of france, rising in the pyrenees and falling into the bay of biscay.
a river of france, rising in the pyrenees and falling into the bay of biscay.
Africa
One of the five great divisions of the globe, three times larger than Europe, seven-tenths of it within the torrid zone, and containing over 200,000,000
One of the five great divisions of the globe, three times larger than Europe, seven-tenths of it within the torrid zone, and containing over 200,000,000
Agnello, Col D'
passage by the s. of monte viso between france and italy.
passage by the s. of monte viso between france and italy.
Agnes Sorel
surnamed dame de beauté , mistress of charles vii. of france (1409-1450).
surnamed dame de beauté , mistress of charles vii. of france (1409-1450).
Agua`do, A.M.
an enormously wealthy banker of spanish-jewish descent, born in seville, and naturalised in france (1784-1842).
an enormously wealthy banker of spanish-jewish descent, born in seville, and naturalised in france (1784-1842).
Aiguillon, Duke D'
corrupt minister of france, previously under trial for official plunder of money, which was quashed, at the corrupt court of louis xv., and the tool of mme. du barry, with whom he rose and fell (1720-1782).
corrupt minister of france, previously under trial for official plunder of money, which was quashed, at the corrupt court of louis xv., and the tool of mme. du barry, with whom he rose and fell (1720-1782).
Aimé, St.
archbishop of sens, in france; d . 690; festival, 13th sept.
archbishop of sens, in france; d . 690; festival, 13th sept.
Ain
a french river, has its source in the jura mts., and falls into the rhône; also a department of france between the rhône and savoy.
a french river, has its source in the jura mts., and falls into the rhône; also a department of france between the rhône and savoy.
Aisne
a french river which, after a course of 150 m., falls into the oise near compiègne; also a department in the n. of france.
a french river which, after a course of 150 m., falls into the oise near compiègne; also a department in the n. of france.
Aïsse, Mlle.
a circassienne brought to france about 1700; left letters on french society in the eighteenth century, sparkling with wit and full of interest.
a circassienne brought to france about 1700; left letters on french society in the eighteenth century, sparkling with wit and full of interest.
Albero`ni
an italian of humble birth, became a cardinal of the church and prime minister to philip v. of spain, wrought hard to restore spain to its ancient grandeur, was defeated in his project by the quadruple alliance of england, france, austria, and holland, and obliged to retire (1664-1752).
an italian of humble birth, became a cardinal of the church and prime minister to philip v. of spain, wrought hard to restore spain to its ancient grandeur, was defeated in his project by the quadruple alliance of england, france, austria, and holland, and obliged to retire (1664-1752).
Albi
a town of some antiquity and note in s. of france, 22 m. ne. of toulouse.
a town of some antiquity and note in s. of france, 22 m. ne. of toulouse.
Albigen`ses
a religious sect, odious, as heretical, to the church, which sprung up about albi, in the s. of france, in the 12th century, against which pope innocent iii. proclaimed a crusade, which was carried on by simon de montfort in the 13th century, and by the inquisition afterwards, to their utter annihilation.
a religious sect, odious, as heretical, to the church, which sprung up about albi, in the s. of france, in the 12th century, against which pope innocent iii. proclaimed a crusade, which was carried on by simon de montfort in the 13th century, and by the inquisition afterwards, to their utter annihilation.
Alexander I. (2)
Emperor of Russia, son and successor of Paul I., took part in the European strife against the encroachments of Napoleon, was present at the battle of
Emperor of Russia, son and successor of Paul I., took part in the European strife against the encroachments of Napoleon, was present at the battle of
