Cattani (Da Diaccito), Francesco an Italian theologian and prelate, was born at Florence. He joined the Dominicans in his native place, and became canon of the cathedral there. As such he assisted at the Council of Trent, and was appointed to the bishopric of Fiesole. Aug. 15, 1570. He died Nov. 4, 1595, leaving Italian translations of St. Ambrose's Christian Ofices (Florence, 158, 4to ): —his Lexanmeron (ibid. 1560, 8vo): —Del Autorita del Papa (ibid. 1562, 8vo): Sopra la Superstitione (ibid.). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Générale, s.v.
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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