Jesuit missionary. (1571-1653)

Generally considered a foundling; came to Panama in 1514 with Pedro Arias de Avila (D'Avila), and soon distinguished himself in military expeditions.

The opening words of one of the four Antiphons sung at Compline and Lauds, in honour of the Blessed Virgin, at various seasons of the year.

A Hebrew word signifying a "young woman", unmarried as well as married.

Jesuit missionary and explorer. (1620-1689)

English priest, died about 1590.

Information on three people with this name.

A solemn form of address or speech from the throne employed by the Pope on certain occasions.

One of the English priests who were victims of the plots of 1679-80.

Studied theology at Landshut, was ordained at Ratisbon, 1816, studied Oriental languages (1818-20), became professor in the University at Landshut in 1824, and was transferred with the university to Munich in 1826, but owing to a weak throat he had to accept a canonry at Ratisbon. Became Dean of the chapter at Augsburg, in 1838.

English writer. (1813-1903)

Jesuit missionary in China, born in Germany, died in China, probably about 1777.

Cardinal. (1522-1594)

Archbishop of Dublin, canonist, and Chancellor of Ireland. (1476-1534)

Priest and martyr. He was executed at Tyburn in the beginning of the year 1538.

Educator, born at Milton, Vermont, 17 December, 1808; died in Worcester, Massachusetts, 28 May, 1876.

The first woman of New England birth to become a nun. (1784-1819)

Fifth Bishop of Mobile, Alabama, U.S.; born at Lowell, Massachusetts, 17 March, 1853.

A French priest and Orientalist. (1799-1833)

A liturgical mystic expression.

Composer from the same family which produced the painter Correggio.

Artist known as Correggio, the place of his birth. (1494-1534)

A Milanese Dominican who won distinction as a historian, archaeologist, and antiquary. (1715-1785)