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See Kli ow. Cli old (klis'old), August us. Born near Stroud, Gloucestershire, about 1797: died at Tun bridge Wells, England, Oct. 30, 1882. clergyman of the Church of England, identified after 1840 (when he withdrew from the ministry) with Swedenborgianism. He translated Swedenborg's "Principia Rerum Naturalium," and published numerous works in support of his doctrines. Cli on (klēs-sôn'). A town in the department of Loire-Inférieure, France, situated on the Sèvre 16 miles southeast of Nantes. It has a ruined castle. Population (1891), commune, Cli on, Olivier de. Born in Bretagne about 1770: died at London, May 10, 1854. An Eng- 1332: died at Jo elin, in Bretagne, April 24, lish portrait-painter painter and engraver, son of a London hair-dre er. He was elected an as so ciate of the Royal Academy in 1821, and re signed in 1836. Clinton. A city in Clinton County, Iowa, situated on the Mi i ippi River 29 miles north 1407. A constable of France. He became companion in arms of Du Guesclin in 1370, and constable in 1380, and commanded the vanguard at the battle of Rosbecq. He was eventually deprived of his honors, but left a reputation for great military ability. Clitandre ou l'innocence délivrée (kle-ton'dr east of Davenport. It has an extensive lum-ö le-nō-sons' da-le-vrā'). A tragicomedy by ber trade. Population (1900), 22,698. Clinton. A manufacturing town in Worcester County, Ma achusetts, situated on the Nashua River 33 miles west of Boston. Population (1900), 13,667. Clinton. A village in Oneida County, New York, 8 miles southwest of Utica: the seat of Hamilton College. Population (1900), 1,340. Clinton (klin ton), De Witt. Born at Little Britain, Orange County, N. Y., March 2, 1769: died at Albany, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1828. An American lawyer and statesman, son of James Clinton (1736-1812). He was United States senator from New York 1802; mayor of New York 1803-07, 1809-10, and 1811-15, and lieutenant-governor 1811-13; candidate for President 1812; and governor 1817-23 and 1825-28. He was the chief promoter of the Erie Canal (constructed 1817-25). Clinton, Edward Fiennes de. Born 1512: died Jan. 16, 1585. The ninth Lord Clinton and Saye, created earl of Lincoln May 4, 1572. As a royal ward he was married, about 1530, to Elizabeth Blount, widow of Gilbert, Lord Talboys, and mistre of Henry VIII. He served in the naval expedition to Scotland in 1544; commanded the fleet sent to Scotland in 1547; was appointed governor of Boulogne; and became lord high admiral May 14, 1550, an office which he held, with an interruption at the beginning of Mary's reign, until his death. In 1557 he commanded, with the Earl of Pembroke, the English contingent sent to the support of the Spaniards at St. Quentin. Clinton, George. Died July 10, 1761. An English admiral and colonial governor, second son of the sixth Earl of Lincoln. He was governor of Newfoundland 1732-41, and of New York 1741-51. Clinton, George. Born at Little Britain, Ulster P. Corneille, produced in 1630. The name Clitandre (who is the lover in this play) is frequently given to the lover in old French comedy. Clitandre (klē-ton'dr). 1. A man of sense and spirit who makes fun of the "pédants" in Mo lière's "Les femmes savantes," and loves Henriette.-2. The lover of Angélique in Molière's comedy "George Dandin."-3. In Molière's play "Le misanthrope," a delightful marquis, a in Molière's "L'Amour médec in." He pretends lover of Célimène. 4. The of Lucinde to be a doctor to cure her. Clitheroe (klith'e-ro). A municipal and parliamentary borough in Lancashire, England, situated on the Ribble 28 miles north of Manchester. It has cotton manufactures, printworks, etc. Population (1891), 10,815. Clitomachus (kli-tom'a-kus), originally Hasdrubal (has drö-bal). [Gr. Κλειτόμαχος .] Born before 186 в. с.: died after 111 в. с. А Cart hag in i an philosopher. He settled at Athens before 146, and succeeded Carneades as leader of the New Academy in 129. Cliton (klē-tôn'). The valet of Dorante in Corneille's "Le menteur" and its sequel: a witty, intelligent rascal. Clitophon. See Leucippe . Clitor (kli'tor). [Gr. Κλείτωρ .] In ancient geography, a city of Arcadia, Greece, in lat. 37° 54′ N., long. 22° 7′ E. Clitumnus (kli-tum'nus). A river of Umbria, Italy, affluent of the Tinia: the modern Clitumno. It is celebrated (especially through the descriptions of the younger Pliny) for its sanctity and beauty. Clitus, or Cleitus (kli'tus) (Gr. Κλείτος ), sur County, N. Y., July 26, 1739: died at Washington, D. C., April 20, 1812. An American statesman and general, son of Charles Clinton (1690-1773). He was governor of New York 1777-95 and 1801-04, and Vice-President 1805-12. Clinton, Sir Henry. Born about 1738: died at Gibraltar, Dec. 23, 1795. An English general. He entered the British army in 1751; arrived with Genervant of Brutus. als Howe and Burgoyne at Boston in May, 1775; fought at the battle of Hill in June, 1775; participated in the battle of Long Island in Aug., 1776; stormed Forts Clinton and Montgomery in Oct., 1777; succeeded Howe as commander-in-chief in 1778; captured Charleston in May, 1780; and resigned his command to Sir Guy Car let on in 1782. Clinton, Henry Fynes. Born at Gamston, Nottingham shire, Jan. 14, 1781: died at Welwyn, Oct. 24, 1852. An English cla ical scholar and chronologist. He was graduated at Oxford (Christ Church) 1803, and was a member of Parliament 1806-26. He wrote "Fasti Hellenici" and "Fasti Romani," standard works on the civil and literary chronology of Greece and of Rome and Constantinople. He also prepared an epit- ome of the chronology of Greece, and one of that of Rome (published posthumously). Clinton, James. Born in Ulster County, N. Y., Aug. 9, 1736: died at Little Britain, N. Y., Dec. named Melas (Gr. Μέλας ) (‘the Black'). Died at Maracanda, Sogdiana, 328 B. C. A Macedo- nian general, a friend of Alexander, whose life he saved at Granicus in 334, and by whom he was slain in a drunken brawl at a banquet. Clitus. In Shakspere's "Julius Cæsar," a ser- Clive (kliv), Mrs. (Caroline Meysey-Wigley). Born at London, June 24, 1801: died (from ac- cidental burning) at Whit field in Here ford- shire, July 13, 1873. An English writer, au- thor of "Paul Ferroll," a sensational novel, and other stories and poems. Clive, Catherine or Kitty (Catherine Raftor). Born in 1711: died at London, Dec. 6, 1785. An actre , the daughter of an Irish gentleman, After a youth of obscurity and pov erty she came to the notice of Colley Cibber, who was manager of Drury Lane Theatre. He gave her a position in 1727, and by 1731 she had established a reputation as a comic actre . She retired from the stage on April 24, 1769. She was in Garrick's company from 1746. She early married George Clive, a barrister, but they separated by mutual consent. Her forte was rattling comedy and operatic farce. After her retirement from the stage she 22, 1812. An American general, son of Charles lived for many you which leave drave her, Clinton (1690-1773). He defended Fort Clinton unsucce fully in Oct., 1777, against Sir Henry Clinton, and took part in Sullivan's expedition against the Indians in 1779. near Strawberry Hill, and which he called Cliveden. wrote some small dramatic sketches, only one of which "The Rehearsal, or Boys in Petticoats," was printed (1753) Clive, Robert, Baron Clive of Pla ey. Born Clio (kli'ō). [Gr. Κλειώ , from κλέιειν , κλέειν , celeat Styche, Shropshire, England, Sept. 29, 1725: IMG:content-0356.png:[blocks in formation] Indian wars in Canada. He came out with Maison- neuve, governor of Montreal, in 1642, and became sergeant- major of the garrison and notary public. He was acting governor of Montreal during the absence of Maisonneuve in 1655, and was invested with the fief of St. Lambeth in 1658. He was killed in a skirmish with the Iroquois. Closterman (klōs'ter-män), John (G. Johann Klostermann). Born at Osnabrück, Hannover, 1656: died at London, 1713. A German portrait- painter, resident in England after 1681. Closter-Seven (klos'ter-sev'n), or Kloster- Zeven (klōs'ter-tsāʼven), Convention of. A compact concluded at Zeven (a village in Han- nover, Pru ia, 24 miles northeast of Bremen), Cloveshoo. See Clofesho . Clovelly (klō-vel'i). A village in Devons hire, England, on Barns table Bay 16 miles south- west of Barns table. It is noted for its pictu- resque appearance and the beauty of its en- virons. Sept. 8, 1757, between the Duke of Cumber- Clovio (klō'vē-ō), Giulio, surnamed Macedo. land and the Duc de Richelieu, the French Born at Grizana, in Croatia, 1498: died at commander. By its terms the Han over i an army was dispersed. Clot (klo), Antoine Barthélemy, known as Clot Bey. Born at Grenoble, France, Nov. 7, 1793: died at Marseilles, Aug. 28, 1868. A French physician, chief physician to Mehemet Ali in Egypt 1822-49. He wrote "De la peste observée en Egypte" (1840), etc. Clotaire (klō-tar ́) I., G. Chlothar (chlōʼtär). Born 497: died 561. King of the Franks, fourth son of Clovis I. On the death of Clovis in 511, his em- pire was divided among his sons, Theodoric receiving Austrasia, Clodomir Orléans, Childebert Paris, and Clotaire So is sons. Clotaire succeeded, partly by violence, partly by inheritance, in reuniting the dominions of his father, over which he ruled 558-561. Also Clothaire . Clodion (klo-dyôn), Claude Michel. Born at Nancy, France, Dec. 20, 1738: died March Paris, 628. King of the Franks, son of Chil- 29, 1814. A French sculptor. Clodius (klō'di-us). Another form of Claudius (which see). Clodpate (klod'pāt), Justice. A coarse rustic justice in Shad well's comedy "Epsom Wells." He is public-spirited, but a hater of London. Cloe. See Chloe. Clelia (klēʻli-a). In Roman legend, a maiden of Rome, delivered as a hostage to Porsena 508 (1) в. с. She escaped by swimming acro the Tiber. Clotaire II., G. Chlothar. Born 584: died at peric I., of So is sons, and Fredegonda. He was four months old on the death of his father in 584. The regency was conducted by his mother, who became in- volved in a protracted war with Brunehilde of Austrasia and Burgundy. The latter was, in 613, betrayed by the nobles of Burgundy into the hands of Clotaire, who put her to death, and po e ed himself of her dominions, line," the queen's son by a former husband. Cloten (klo'ten). In Shakspere's "Cymbe- (written later) he is a foolish and malicious braggart; but He is rejected by Imogen. In the earlier part of the play in the fourth act, which belongs to an earlier version, he Clotho (klothō). [Gr. Κλωθώ , the spinner, from κλώθειν , spin.] In Greek mythology, that one of the three Moirai or Fates who spins the thread of life. See Fates . Clotilda (klō-til'dä), Saint, G. Chlothilde (chlō-tēl'de). Born about 475: died at Tours, France, 545. Queen of the Franks, daughter of Chilperic, king of the Burgundians. Her father, mother, and two brothers were murdered by her uncle Gundebald, joint king of the Burgundians, by whom she was educated in the Christian faith. She mar- ried, 493, Clovis I., king of the Franks, whose conversion from paganism is said to have been accomplished chiefly through her instrumentality. The Roman Church com- memo rates her on June 3. She married Amalaric, king of the Visigoths. Clotilde, Sainte. A church in Paris, in the Pointed style of the 14th century, begun in 1846. It has lofty pierced spires. The façade has three large sculptured doorways, and the interior is effective, and po e es good sculptures and paintings. The church Clovis (klō'vis) I., G. Chlodwig (chlōd'vig). [LL. Clovis , a reduced form ( Ludovicus being a fuller form) of OHG. Chlodowig , Chlodwig , Hlodwig , G. Ludwig (whence also F. Louis , E. Lewis ).] Born about 465: died at Paris, 511. The founder of the Me roving i an line of Frank- ish kings. He succeeded his father Child eric as king of the Salic Franks in 481; defeated Syagrius near So is sons in 486; married the Christian prince Clotilda in 493; defeated the Alamanni (not, as is wrongly stated, at Tolbi- acum or Zülpich) in 496; was baptized by Remigius the same year, in fulfilment, it is said, of a vow made at this battle; defeated the Burgundians in 500; fixed his court at Paris 507; and defeated the West Goths at Voulon near Poitiers, in 507. Clowes (klouz), John. Born at Manchester, England, Oct. 31, 1743: died at Leaming ton, England, May 29, 1831. A clergyman of the Church of England, rector of St. John's Church, Manchester, and an influential supporter of Swedenborgianism. He translated Sweden- borg's treatise "On the Worship and Love of God" (1816). Cloyne (kloin). A small town in the county of Cork, Ireland, 15 miles east of Cork. It was formerly an episcopal see, of which Bishop Berkeley was one of the incumbents. Club, The. A body of malcontents in the Scot- tish Parliament 1689-90. Its chief members were Montgomery, Ro , and Ann andale. the seat of one of the earliest Irish bishoprics. measures 330 by 105 feet, and 85 from vault to pavement. Clonmel (klon-mel'). [Ir., 'vale of honey.] A Cloud (klö), Saint. Clodvald or Chlodvald, municipal and parliamentary borough in Counyoungest son of Clodomir, the son of Clovis. Cluny, Hotel de. A former palace of the ab ties Water ford and Tipperary, Ireland, situated He became a monk. See Saint Cloud. on the Suir 25 miles northwest of Water ford. Cloudeslie, William of. See William . It is noted as the birthplace of Sterne and Lady Ble - Clouds (kloudz), The. [L. Nubes , Gr. αἱ Νεφέλαι.] Clootz, or Cloots (klōts), Jean Baptiste, Baron. Born at Val-de-Grâce, near Cleves, Pru ia, June 24, 1755: guillotined at Paris, March 24, 1794. A French revolutionary enthusiast who a umed the name "An achars is" and the title "orator of the human race." He was a mem- ber of the Convention in 1792. See An achars is . Cloridano (klō-re-dä'nō). The friend of Medoro in Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso.” They venture into the field of battle to find among the heaps of slain the body of their lord. Clorinda (klō-rin'dä). An Amazonian leader in the "Jerusalem Delivered" of Ta o. She is of acknowledged prowe in the infidel army, and is be- loved by Tancred, but cares only for the glories of war. Tancred kills her unwittingly in a night attack, and gives A famous comedy by Aris toph anes. Streps i a des (Turncoat) sends his spendthrift son Pheidippides to the phrontistery ('thinking-shop') of So crates, who appears as a sophist, to be reformed by training in rhetoric. Pheidippides refuses to go; so Streps i a des goes himself, and finds So crates swinging in a basket observing the sun and ether. So crates summons the Clouds, his new deities, and undertakes to make a sophist of him and free him from the religion of his fathers. Unfortunate results of his new knowledge show Streps i a des his error, and he abandons So crates and sets the phrontistery on fire. Clouet (klö-a'), François, commonly called Janet. Born at Tours about 1500: died 1571 (?). A French painter, son and pupil of Jean Clouet (1485-1542?). tion from Francis I. in 1541 when he succeeded his father as painter to the king, and he held the same office under Henry II. and Charles IX. His works include a portrait portrait of Henry II. in the Louvre (about 1558), and a por- of the dauphin François at Antwerp (1524), a full-length trait of Elizabeth of Austria in the Louvre (about 1570). Clough (kluf), Arthur Hugh. Born at Liver- pool, Jan. 1, 1819: died at Florence, Nov. 13, Clo e (klos), Raphael Lambert. Born near Tours, France, about 1620: died at Montreal, Canada, Feb. 6, 1662. A French soldier in the House, Surrey. In 1859 his health began to fail. Among his works are "The Bothie of Tober-na-Vuolich" (origi- Cluseret (klü-ze-rā'), Gustave Paul. Born 1823: died 1900. A French officer and com- munist. He served on General McClellan's staff in 1862, becoming a brigadier-general; edited the "New Nation" in New York 1864; was war minister of the Commune in Paris April 4-30, 1871; fled to England and Mexico; was condemned to death by a military tribunal in 1872; and was amnestied and returned to Paris in 1880, Cluses (klüz). A town in the department of Haute-Savoie, France, situated on the Arve 24 miles southeast of Geneva. Population (1891), 2,126. Clusium (klö ́shium). The Roman name of Chiusi. Clutter buck (klut'ėr-buk), Captain Cuthbert. The name under which Scott a umed to edit "The Monastery," "The Abbot," and "The Fortunes of Nigel." Clyde Clyde (klid). A river in Scotland which is merged in the Firth of Clyde near Greenock. It forms four falls near Lanark. Length, 96 miles; navigable to Glasgow. Clyde, Baron. See Campbell , Colin . Clyde, Firth of. The estuary formed by the river Clyde below Greenock (below Glasgow according to some) and by Loch Long. It enters the Irish Sea between the Mull of Kintyre and Kirkcolm Point. It has many watering-places and ship-building yards on its banks, and contains the islands of Bute, Arran, etc. Its greatest width is 37 miles. Clymene (klim'e-ne). [Gr. Κλυμένη.] 1. In Greek mythology, daughter of Ocean us and Tethys, wife of Iapetus, and mother of Atlas and Pro me the us. - 2. Planetoid 104. Clymer (kli'mer), George. Born at Philadelphia, 1739: died at Morrisville, Bucks County, Pa., Jan. 23, 1813. An American politician. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and a member of the Constitutional Convention 1787 .