GEDDES, ALEXANDER° — (1737–1802), Catholic Bible scholar. Born in Scotland, he studied in Paris, learning Hebrew at the Sorbonne. After ordination he served as priest in various places in Scotland in the years 1764–80. In 1781 he was dismissed by his bishop for his… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Geddes, Alexander — (1737 1802) Theologian and scholar, of Roman Catholic parentage, was b. at Ruthven, Banffshire, and ed. for the priesthood at the local seminary of Scalan, and at Paris, and became a priest in his native county. His translation of the Satires… … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
Alexander Geddes — (September 14, 1737 ndash; February 26, 1802) was a Scottish theologian and scholar.He was born at Ruthven, Banffshire, of Roman Catholic parentage, and educated for the priesthood at the local seminary of Scalan, and at Paris; he became a priest … Wikipedia
Geddes — is a surname and a place name.PeopleNearly all people who share the surname Geddes have ancestry traced to a clan in the Scottish Highlands. Many also have a connection to a Baron born of Clan Geddes whose standard is a red shield with three… … Wikipedia
Alexander Stephen and Sons — Limited, oft auch nur als Alex Stephens oder Stephens bezeichnet, war ein schottisches Schiffbauunternehmen am River Clyde in Linthouse, Govan in Glasgow. Geschichte Das Unternehmen wurde von Alexander Stephen gegründet, der 1750 in Burghead am… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Geddes — Recorded in several forms including de Geddes, Geddes, Geddas and the rare Gaddis, Gaddes, and even Jedd, this distinguished surname, is almost certainly of early medieval Scottish origins. It is a territorial name from the barony known as lands… … Surnames reference
Alexander Mackenzie — Sir Alexander MacKenzie Retrato de Alexander MacKenzie (pintado por Thomas Lawrence (c. 1800), cortesía de la National Gallery de Canad … Wikipedia Español
Auckland Geddes, 1st Baron Geddes — Auckland Campbell Geddes, 1st Baron Geddes, GCMG, KCB (June 21, 1879 ndash; June 8, 1954) was a British politician and diplomat.The son of Auckland Campbell Geddes, he was a Lieutenant (3rd class) in the Highland Light Infantry, from 1901 to 1902 … Wikipedia
Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine (1933-1937) — Infobox Greek Royalty name = Prince Alexander title = Prince of Hesse and by Rhine styles = HRH Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine caption = Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine with his mother, Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark,… … Wikipedia
Andrew Geddes Bain — (baptised 11 June 1797 Thurso, Scotland 20 October 1864 Cape Town), South African geologist, road engineer, palaeontologist and explorer. Life historyThe only child of Alexander Bain and Jean Geddes, both of whom died when Bain was still a young… … Wikipedia
