A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and NationsWheeler, J. M. (Joseph Mazzini)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations
Wheeler, J. M. (Joseph Mazzini)
Free thought -- Biography
Lollard (Walter), heretic and martyr, b. England, towards end of
thirteenth century, began to preach in Germany in 1315. He rejected
the sacraments and ceremonies of the Church. It is said he chose
twelve apostles to propagate his doctrines and that he had many
followers. Arrested at Cologne in 1322, he was burnt to death, dying
with great courage.
Loman (Abraham Dirk), Dutch rationalist, b. The Hague 16 Sep. 1823. He
holds the entire New Testament to be unhistorical, and the Pauline
Epistles to belong to the second century, and has written many
critical works.
Lombroso (Cesare). Italian writer and scientist, b. Nov. 1836,
has been a soldier and military physician. Introduced Darwinism to
Italy. Has written several works, mostly in relation to the physiology
of criminals.
Longet (François Achille), French physiologist, b. St. Germain-en-Laye,
1811, published a Treatise on Physiology in 3 vols. and several
medical works. Died Bordeaux, 20 April, 1871.
Longiano (Sebastiano). See Fausto.
Longue (Louis Pierre de), French Deist, writer in the service of
the house of Conti; wrote Les Princesses de Malabares, Adrianople,
1734, in which he satirised religion. It was condemned to be burnt
31 Dec. 1734, and a new edition published in Holland with the imprint
Tranquebar, 1735.
Lorand (Georges), Belgian journalist, b. Namur, 1851, studied
law at Bologna (Italy) and soon became an active propagator of
Atheistic doctrines among the youth of the University and in workmen
associations. He edits La Réforme at Brussels, the ablest daily
exponent of Freethought and Democratic doctrines in Belgium. He has
lately headed an association for the suppression of the standing army.
"Lorm (Hieronymus)," the pen name of Heinrich Landesmann. German
pessimistic poet, b. Nikolsberg, 9 Aug. 1821. In addition to many
philosophical poems, he has written essays entitled Nature and Spirit,
Vienna, '84.
Lozano (Fernando), Spanish writer in Las Dominicales dal Libre
Pensamiento, where he uses the signature "Demofilo." He has written
Battles of Freethought, Possessed by the Devil, The Church and
Galeote, etc.
Lubbock (Sir John), banker, archæologist, scientist and statesman,
b. in London, 30 April, 1834. Educated at Eton, he was taken into
his father's bank at the age of fourteen, and became a partner in
'56. By his archæological works he has most distinguished himself. He
has written Prehistoric Times as Illustrated by Ancient Remains,
and the Manners and Customs of Modern Savages ('65), and The Origin
of Civilisation and the Primitive Condition of Man ('70).
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