Louis Abelly — Louis Abelly † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Louis Abelly Louis Abelly (1603 91) was Vicar General of Bayonne, a parish priest in Paris, and subsequently Bishop of Rodez in 1664, but in 1666 abdicated and attached himself to St. Vincent de… … Catholic encyclopedia
Louis Abelly — (1603 1691) was Vicar General of Bayonne, a parish priest in Paris, and subsequently Bishop of Rodez in 1664, but in 1666 abdicated and attached himself to St. Vincent de Paul in the House of St. Lazare, Paris (Lazarists). His ascetical works… … Wikipedia
Ford Hall Forum — The Ford Hall Forum is the oldest free public lecture series in the United States. Founded in 1908, it continues to host open lectures and discussions in the Greater Boston area. Some of the more well known past speakers include Maya Angelou,… … Wikipedia
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French Directory — Executive Government of the First French Republic In office 2 November 1795 – 10 November 1799 Preceded by National Convention Succeeded by French Consulate with Napoleon Bonaparte as First Con … Wikipedia
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