Volume 1

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

  • Joseph Thomas
Date:
1911, ©1908
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    KIELLAND Kielland, kygl'l&nd, (Alexander L.,) a Norwegian author, born at Stavanger, February 18, 1849. He was educated at the University Christiania, and became a manufacturer. He published “Garman og Worse,” a romance, “ Arbeidsfolk,” (a novel, 1881,) many short tales, several bright and lively pieces for the stage, and a “ Life of Kristian Elster,” (1882.) His earlier works are in the manner of Zola; his later ones are better and more original. Kielmeyer, von, fon keel'mi'er, (Karl Friedrich,) a German naturalist and professor, born near Tubingen in 1765. He published a “Treatise on the Relations of Organic Forces,” (1793.) Cuvier, who was his pupil, speaks of him as the founder of the modern philosophical school. Died in 1844. See Von Martius, “Denkrede auf C. F. von Kielmeyer,” 1845. Kielsen, keel'sen or ke-Sl'sen, (Frederic Chris¬ tian,) a Danish naturalist, born at Copenhagen in 1774, wrote on zoology and botany, a “Natural History of Birds,” (1810,) and other works. Kien-Loong, (or -Lung,) ke-en'loong, written also Kien-Long, bom in 1710, succeeded his father, Yung- Tching, on the imperial throne of China in 1735. He reduced Calmuck Tartary and Thibet to subjection, and established numerous fortresses throughout his vast em¬ pire. It was in 1770, during the reign of this emperor, that the Torgoots, a Mongolian tribe numbering about 300,000 and inhabiting the country near the Volga, left their homes, and, travelling eastward, after incredible sufferings, finally reached the confines of China. Kien- Loong welcomed them warmly, and allotted them ample territory for their future home. As a prince, he was wise, just, and beneficent. He was noted for his love of lite¬ rature, and for the liberal encouragement which he gave to learned men of every nation. Died in 1799. See Fortia d’Urban, “Discours sur l’Empereur Kien-Long,” 1841; Abel R^musat, “Nouveaux Melanges Asiatiques,” tome ii.; “ Nouvelle Biographie G^ndrale.” For an interesting account of the migration of the Torgoots, see De Quincey, “Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers,” etc., vol. i. Kien-Lung. See Kien-Loong. Kieou, (pronounced almost kew,) a name given to Confucius in his childhood. (See Confucius.) Kiepert, kee'pSRt, (Heinrich,) a German geogra¬ pher, born in Berlin in 1818, published a number of excellent maps, among which are the “ Atlas of Hellas (Greece] and the Hellenic Colonies,” “ Maps of Asia Minor,” and an “Historical-Geographical Atlas of the Ancient World.” Died April 21, 1899. Kierings, kee'rings, (Alexander,) a skilful land¬ scape-painter, born in Holland in 1590; died in 1646. Kierkegaard, kySR'ke-goRd', (Soren Aabye,) an eminent Danish philosopher, born at Copenhagen, May 5, 1813. He studied at the university of that town, and became a theologian, but was never ordained. He left some thirty books, and many manuscript writings; but his most noteworthy book is “ Enten—Ellor,” (“ Either— Or,”) a philosophical defence of Christianity. Died at Copenhagen, November 11, 1855. His “Life,” by G. Brandes, (1877,) is a very brilliant and able work. Kierman, keeR'min, (Gustaf,) a Swedish patriot, born in 1702. He was elected seven times a member of the Diet. Died in 1766. Kiernander or Kjernander, kySR'n&n'der, (Johan Zecharias,) a missionary, born in Sweden in 1711, was sent to India by the English Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Died at Calcutta in 1799. Kieser, kee'zer, (Dietrich Georg,) a German natu ralist and medical writer, born at Harburg, in Hanover, in 1779 ; died in 1862. Kiesewetter, kee'zeh-^et'ter, (Johann Christoph,) a learned German writer, born at Oberweissbach in 1666. He wrote, in Latin, many works. Died in 1744. Kiesewetter, (Rafael Georg,) a German writer on music, born in Moravia in 1773. Among his productions are treatises “On the Music of the Modern Greeks” and “ On the Music of the Arabians.” He was an uncle of Ambros, the historian of music. His musical composi¬ tions are very numerous. Died in 1850. Kiesling, kees'ling, (Johann Rudolph,) a German Protestant theologian, born at Erfurt in 1706; died in 1778. Kiesling, (Leopold,) an eminent German sculptor, born at Schoneben, in Austria, in 1770. He worked in Vienna, and became sculptor to the court. Among his works are a bust of the Archduke Charles, and the monument of Von Hammer-Purgstall. Died in 1827. See Nagler, “Allgemeines Kunstler-Lexikon.” Kif'fin or Kif'fen, (William,) an English merchant and preacher, born in 1616. He amassed a large fortune by trade, and afterwards became a dissenting minister. Died in 1701. See Macaulay, “History of England,” vol. ii. chap. viL Kik'kert, (Antoon,) a Dutch admiral, born at Vlie- land in 1762; died about 1835. Kilbourne, kil'burn, (James,) an American pioneer, born in New Britain, Connecticut, in 1770. He organized about 1802 the Scioto Company which settled in Ohio, and was a member of Congress from 1813 to 1817. He was a clergyman of the Episcopal Church. Died at Worthington, Ohio, April 9, 1850. Kilbye, kil'be, ? (Richard,) an English divine, born at Ratcliffe, in Leicestershire, about 1550. He was pro¬ fessor of Hebrew at Oxford, and one of the translators of the Bible. Died in 1620. Kilbye, (Richard,) an English minister, author of “The Burden of a Loaded Conscience.” Died in 1617. Kil-dare', (Thomas Fitzgerald,) Earl of, an Irish nobleman, born about 1514, was a son of Gerald, Earl of Kildare. He rebelled against the King of England in 1534, and was taken prisoner, sent to England, and executed at Tyburn in 1537. Kilian, kee'le-In' or kil'e-an, (Bartolomaus,) a skil¬ ful engraver, born in Augsburg in 1630, was the son and pupil of Wolfgang, noticed below. Died in 1696. Kilian, kee'le-Sn, or van Kiel, (vtn keel,) (Corne- LIS,) a learned author, born in Brabant. Among his works are an “ Etymology of the Teutonic Languages, or a Teutonic-and-Latin Dictionary,” and several pieces of Latin poetry. . Died in 1607. Kilian, (Gevorg Christoph,) an engraver, born at Augsburg in 1709, was a brother of Philipp Andreas, noticed below. Died in 1781. Kilian, (Lucas,) one of the most distinguished of German engravers, born at Augsburg in 1579- He ei} graved with uncommon ease and rapidity. Among his best works are “The Resurrection,” by Paul Veronese, and “Christ after Death,” by Michael Angelo. Died in 1637. Kilian, (Philipp Andreas,) an eminent engraver, was born in Augsburg in 1714- Augustus III., King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, appointed him his court engraver, and Kilian executed several designs at.Dres¬ den, though he continued to spend most of his time at Augsburg. Among his works are the “ Adoration of the Kings,” by Paul Veronese, and portraits of Francis I. and Maria Theresa. Died in 1759. See Nagler, “Allgemeines Kunstler-Lexikon.” Kilian, (Wolfgang,) brother of Lucas, noticed above, was born in 1581. He studied engraving at Augsburg and Venice. The most important of his numerous works is the “Celebration of the Westphalian Peace in Augs¬ burg in 1649,” which contains about fifty portraits. Died in 1662. See Nagler, “Allgemeines Kunstler-Lexikon.” Kilij- (or Kilidj-) Arslffn, kil'lij aR'slin', written also Kelij-Arslftn, L, Sultan of Iconium, began to reign in 1092. He was defeated by the crusaders under God¬ frey of Bouillon at Nicaea in 1097. In 1101 he gained a complete victory over a large army of crusaders. Having revolted against the Sultan of Persia, he was killed in( battle in 1107. See Aboolfeda, “Annales.” Kilij- (or Kilidj-) Arslftn II., surnamed Azz-ed Deen or Azzeddyn, iz'ed-deen', (“ Splendour of the Faith,”) Sultan of Anatolia,commenced his reign at Ico¬ nium in 1155 A.D. He carried on long and doubtful wars against the Greek empire, but finally succeeded in annexing several provinces to his dominions. He was distinguished for his skill, energy, and generosity. Died in 1192. See Michaud, “Histoire des Croisades. e as k; 5 as s; g hard; g as j; G, H, guttural; N, nasal; R,