The General Biographical Dictionary: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation, Band 13Alexander Chalmers J. Nichols, 1814 |
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... his age , he was chosen professor of botany at Leyden , where he resided in great reputation 1 Mosheim ; and particularly Milner's Church Hist : vol . IV . p . 377. — Moreri , till his death , April 4 , 1609. At his 20 ECKIU S.
... his age , he was chosen professor of botany at Leyden , where he resided in great reputation 1 Mosheim ; and particularly Milner's Church Hist : vol . IV . p . 377. — Moreri , till his death , April 4 , 1609. At his 20 ECKIU S.
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... Leyden , a Latin oration in his praise was deli- vered by the rector of the university . With respect to bodily health , Ecluse was unfortunate beyond the usual lot of humanity . In his youth he was afflicted with dan- gerous fevers ...
... Leyden , a Latin oration in his praise was deli- vered by the rector of the university . With respect to bodily health , Ecluse was unfortunate beyond the usual lot of humanity . In his youth he was afflicted with dan- gerous fevers ...
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... Leyden . ' EDELINCK ( GERARD ) , an eminent engraver , was born at Antwerp in 1641 , and there learnt the first elements of drawing and engraving ; but it was in France that he made the full display of his talents , being invited ...
... Leyden . ' EDELINCK ( GERARD ) , an eminent engraver , was born at Antwerp in 1641 , and there learnt the first elements of drawing and engraving ; but it was in France that he made the full display of his talents , being invited ...
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... Leyden in 1602. Who was his master is not known . He travelled early in life , and his longest stay was in France , where he was painter to Lewis XIII . and Lewis XIV . and one of the twelve elders of the then establishment of the royal ...
... Leyden in 1602. Who was his master is not known . He travelled early in life , and his longest stay was in France , where he was painter to Lewis XIII . and Lewis XIV . and one of the twelve elders of the then establishment of the royal ...
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... Leyden , and a very able linguist , was a native of Silesia . We have no account of his early years . At Leyden , in 1638 , he married the daughter of a burgomaster , and died the following year , 1639. He was remarkable for ...
... Leyden , and a very able linguist , was a native of Silesia . We have no account of his early years . At Leyden , in 1638 , he married the daughter of a burgomaster , and died the following year , 1639. He was remarkable for ...
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Seite 122 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust. I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too...
Seite 123 - I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too ; and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm ; to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
Seite 128 - ... ever filled a throne : a conduct less rigorous, less imperious, more sincere, more indulgent to her people, would have been requisite to form a perfect character. By the force of her mind, she controlled all her more active and stronger qualities, and prevented them from running into excess.
Seite 409 - The Dissonance of the four generally received Evangelists, and the evidence of their authenticity examined.
Seite 122 - My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.
Seite 124 - Armada coming full sail towards him, disposed in the form of a crescent, and stretching the distance of seven miles from the extremity of one division to that of the other.
Seite 129 - ... we are also apt to require some more softness of disposition, some greater lenity of temper, some of those amiable weaknesses by which her sex is distinguished.
Seite 128 - She answered with a faint voice, that as she had held a regal sceptre, she desired no other than a royal successor. Cecil requesting her to explain herself more particularly, she subjoined, that she would have a king to succeed her; and who should that be but her nearest kinsman, the king of Scots?
Seite 128 - There are few great personages in history who have been more exposed to the calumny of enemies and the adulation of friends than Queen Elizabeth ; and yet there is scarcely any whose reputation has been more certainly determined by the unanimous consent of posterity. The unusual length of her administration, and the strong features of her character, were able to overcome...
Seite 443 - NUMISMATA : a Discourse of Medals, ancient and modern: together with some Account of Heads and Effigies of illustrious and famous Persons, in Sculps and Taille-Douce, of whom we have no Medals extant ; and of the Use to be derived from them. To which is added, a Digression concerning Physiognomy.