Begas, Karl, a German painter, was born at Heinsberg, near Aix-la-Chapelle, Sept. 30, 1794. He studied first under Philippart, and then went to Paris, where he continued his studies under Gros. Among his earlier works was a Madonna della'Sedia, which attracted the attention of the Prussian king, and gained for the artist the position of painter to the Prussian court. He died in Berlin, Nov. 24, 1854. Among his best works are, Henry IV. at the Castle of Canossa; The Sermon on the Mount; and Christ on the Mount of Olives.
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John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More