Volume 1

Universal pronouncing dictionary of biography and mythology / by Joseph Thomas.

  • Joseph Thomas
Date:
1911, ©1908
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    pone,” (1605,) “The Alchemist,” (1610,) and “Catiline’s Conspiracy,” (1611.) See C'hetwood, “Life of Ben Jonson,” 1756; “Memoir of Ben Jonson,’ prefixed to an edition of his works, (9 vols., 1816,) by W. Gifford; Baker, “ Biographia Dramatica Von Baudissin, “ B. Jonson und seine Schule,” 2 vols., 1836; “Livesof British Drama¬ tists,” by Campbell, Leigh Hunt, etc. ; “Retrospective Review,” vol. i., 1820; “North British Review” for February, 1856. Jonsson, (Arngrim.) See Jonas. Jonsson, yons'son, (Finn,) [Lat. Fin'nus Johan- n^e'us,] a clergyman and historical writer on the church and literature of Iceland, was born in that island in 1704. After receiving his education at the University of Copenhagen, he returned to Iceland. Died in 17^9. His most important work is the “ Ecclesiastical History of Iceland,” (“Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae.”) Jonston, (Arthur.) See Johnston. Jordaens, yoR'dlns, (Jakob,) a distinguished painter, born at Antwerp in 1594. He studied under Van Oort, but was indebted for the most of his artistic knowledge to Rubens, by whom he was subsequently employed. He painted with rapidity and ease, and his colouring was rich and harmonious; but he was deficient in elegance and loftiness of conception. Among his numerous works are “Jesus Christ in the Midst of the Doctors,” (a paint¬ ing which has been frequently attributed to Rubens,) “The Adoration of the Shepherds,” “Saint Peter Cut¬ ting off the Ear of Malchus,” and “ The Satyr and the Man who Blew Hot and Cold.” Died in 1678. Jordan, zhoR'dftN', (Camille,) a French politician and sculpture, but devoted his attention chiefly to the last-named art. Philip II. appointed him his first sculptor. Among his most admired productions are “Saint Peter,” “Saint Paul,” and “The Adoration of the Kings.” Died in 1605. Jordan, yoR'din, (Johann Christoph,) a noted anti¬ quary, and privy councillor to the King of Bohemia, was the author of annotations on Livy, Dionysius of Halicarnassus, Polybius, and Diodorus Siculus. Died about 1740. Jordan, (Johann Peter,) a German (Wendish) scholar, born at Zischowitz, Upper Lusatia, February 15, 1818. He studied at Prague. His works include a “Wendish Grammar,” a “History of Bohemia,” a Polish-German and two Czech-German dictionaries, etc. Jordan, (Sir Joseph,) an English admiral, who com¬ manded at the victory of Solebay, which was gained over the Dutch in 1672. Jordan, (Max,) a German author, born at Dresden in 1837. He was successively director of the Munici¬ pal Museums of Leipsic and Berlin, in 1875 lecturer at Berlin University, and in 1880 councillor in the Ministry of Public Instruction. He wrote a number of works on the history of art. Jordan, (Rudolf,) a German painter, born at Berlin about 1810. His delineations of fisher-life in Helgoland are greatly admired : among these we may name “The Shipwreck” and “The Death of the Pilot.” Died 1887. Jordan, (Sylvester,) a German jurist and politician, and orator, born at Lyons in 1771. He was distinguished born near Innspruck in 1792. He was imprisoned about for his moderate principles during the Revolution, and twe]ve years for his liberal opinions, and was released his attachment to the Catholic religion, which he bravely jn Died in 1861 defended. Having been proscribed by the Directory, he Jord yoR/din (Wilhelm,) a German poet, bom sought an asylum in Switzerland m 1797, and afterwards Insterburg Prus8’j^ February 8, 1819. He was edu- in (rprm^nv whpr^ hpnmp arnn;iint#»n with (. _ / « in Germany where he became acquainted with Goethe, d L>’ ic Koni’gsberg, and other universities, and Schiller, and other men of note. Jordan returned to wM when yJJu]^ dist>guished as a republican agitator and orator. Besides a “History of Hayti,” (1846-49,> France about 1800. During Bonaparte’s administration he led a private life; but upon the accession of Louis XVIII. he was ennobled, and elected to the Chamber of Deputies. He wrote several works of a political nature. Died in 1821. Jordan, (Charles Etienne,) a French Protestant minister and writer, born at Berlin in 1700. He was appointed privy councillor by Frederick the Great in 1740. He rendered important services to Berlin by the suppression of mendicity and the promotion of educa¬ tion. Among his works is “Travels in France and England,” (1735.) Died in 1745. Jor'dan, (David Starr,) Ph.D., M.D., an American he published a large number of volumes of verse, in¬ cluding “ Demiourgos,” (1852,) a bold and thoughtful attempt at a poetical theodicy. He also published several parts of a new “ Nibelungenlied,” besides translations of Sophocles, Homer, and Shakspeare. Jordanes. See Jornandes. Jordano, (Luca.) See Giordano. Jordano Bruno. See Bruno. Jor'den, (Edward,) an English physician and scien¬ tific writer, born in Kent in 1569. He was a graduate of the University of Padua. Died in 1632. Jordens, yoR'dens, (Georg,) a Dutch jurist, born at zoologist’ was born at Gainesville, New York, January Deventer in 1718, was known as the author of two legal 19, 1851. He graduated in the scientific department of treatises,—one in defence of the University of Utrecht, Cornell University in 1872, and as M.D. at Indiana Uni- an(j the other on the Mosaic, Greek, and Roman laws, versity in 1875, was a special agent of the United States Died in 1771. census for the marine industries of the Pacific coast from Jordens or Joerdens, yoR.'dens, (Karl Heinrich,) 1879 to 1881, was professor of biology in Butler Univer- a German philologist and biographer, born in the county sity, Indianapolis, from 1875 to J^79> an<^ *n ^ie Indiana University 1879-85, president of Indiana University 1885—91, and became president of Leland Stanford, Jr., University in 1891. He was president of the California Academy of Sciences 1896-98.^ his works are a “ Manual of Vertebrates,5 (l»7M and a “Synopsis of the Pishes of North Ameiica, (1883,) with other books and a great number of sci¬ entific papers. Jor'dan, (Dorothea,) or Dorothy Bland, a cele brated actress, born at Waterford, Ireland, about 1762. In 1785 she made her appearance in London at Drury Lane Theatre, where she enjoyed the highest popularity. She subsequently became the mistress of the Duke of Clarence, (afterwards William IV.,) to whom she bore ten children. This connection being suddenly broken off by the duke in 1811, Mrs. Jordan retired to France, where she died in 1816 in great poverty. As an actress she possessed uncommon versatility, and excelled both in comedy and tragedy. See J. Boaden, “Life of D. Jordan,” 2 vols., 1831; Oxbhrbt, Dramatic Biography ’* Jordan, HoR-d&n', (Esteban,) a Spaniard, Dorn at Valladolid in 1543, excelled in painting, architecture, of Mansfeld in 1757. He was rector of an academy at Lauban. Plis chief work is an excellent “Dictionary of German Poets and Prose Writers,” (6 vols., 1805-11.) Died in 1835. See Ersch und Gruber, “Allgemeine Encyklopaedie.” Jordy, zhoR'de', (Nicolas Louis,) a PYench general, born at Abreschwiller in 1758; died *n I^25* Jore, zhoR, (Claude Pran(JOIS,) a French printer, lived about 1750, was a friend of Voltaire, for whom he published several works. He wrote “Six Letters to Voltaire,” and some other productions. Jorgenson, yoR'gen-son, written also Jiirgensen, (Jorgen,) a Danish adventurer, born at Copenhagen in 1779. Having gone to England in early youth, he was some years later promoted to the command of an English vessel, and during the war between England and Denmark sailed for Iceland. On the 25th of June,. 1809, he landed with twelve English sailors and took the governor, Count Trampe, prisoner, and proclaimed that Iceland was free and independent of Denmark. With a force of eight Icelanders, he continued to exer¬ cise undisputed sway over the island until August, when the British restored it to its former government. During this revolution not a gun was fired nor a drop of blood € as k; 9 as 7; g hard; g as/; G, H. K,guttural; N, nasal; K, trilled; s as z; th as in this. (S^-See Explanations, p. 23.)