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Lucius I, Pope Saint Lucius I, Pope Saint- Biographical article on this pope, exiled for a time, who reigned less than one year, and died in 254. Lebwin, Saint Lebwin, Saint- Also called Lebuinus or Liafwin. English-born missionary to the Frisians, died at Deventer around 770. Biography. Linus, Pope Saint Linus, Pope Saint- Reigned about A.D. 64 or 67 to 76 or 79. Leo III, Pope Saint Leo III, Pope Saint- Biography of this pope, who died in 816. Leontius, Saint Leontius, Saint- Bishop of Fréjus, d. 488. On good terms with Honoratus, who founded the famous monastery of Lérins, and with John Cassian and Pope St. Leo I. Leander of Seville, Saint Leander of Seville, Saint- Bishop, d. 601. Legends of the Saints Legends of the Saints- The legenda are stories about the saints, and often include a mix of historical fact and unhistorical embellishments. Lent Lent- An article on the origins of Lenten fasting. Laban Laban- Son of Bathuel, the Syrian. Levites Levites- The subordinate ministers appointed in the Mosaic Law for the service of the Tabernacle and of the Temple. Lot Lot- Nephew of Abraham. Lipsius, Justus Lipsius, Justus- Biographical article on the humanist by Paul Lejay. Leibniz, System of Leibniz, System of- A thorough overview of the life and views of Leibniz. La Salle, René-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, René-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de- Explorer, born at Rouen, 1643; died in Texas, 1687. Ladislaus, Saint Ladislaus, Saint- King of Hungary, d. 1095. Logic Logic- A historical survey from Indian and Pre-Aristotelian philosophy to the Logic of John Stuart Mill. Leptis Magna Leptis Magna- A titular see of Tripolitana. La Plata La Plata- The city of La Plata, capital of the Argentine Province of Buenos Aires, is situated on the right bank of the Rio de la Plata, about 35 miles south-east of the city of B… Liszt, Franz Liszt, Franz- Article follows the pianist and composer's life and career, showing how his religious expression waned during his middle years, then increased toward the end of his … Lassus, Orlandus de Lassus, Orlandus de- Biography emphasizing his religious compositions. Lotti, Antonio Lotti, Antonio- Biography of the Venetian composer noting his accomplishments as organist, teacher, and creator of operas and religious works. Locke, Matthew Locke, Matthew- Article on the English composer includes his musical development, conversion, conflicts, and noted works. Lesueur, Jean-François Lesueur, Jean-François- Detailed biography emphasizing religious works of this composer, with links to related material. Lully, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Jean-Baptiste- Article profiles the composer's secular and religious contributions. Lippi, Filippino Lippi, Filippino- Italian painter, d. 1515. Artist's biography with bibliography. Lippi, Filippo Lippi, Filippo- Biography of the Italian painter (1406-1469). Lotto, Lorenzo Lotto, Lorenzo- Italian portrait painter, d. 1556. Artist's biography with bibliography. Lorrain, Claude de Lorrain, Claude de- French painter and etcher, b. in 1600 at Chamagnc on the banks of the Moselle in Lorraine; d. in Rome, 21 Nov., 1681 (or 23 Nov., 1682). Lesters, The Lesters, The- Biographies, online store, photo gallery, concert schedule, and downloads. LeFevre, Eva Mae LeFevre, Eva Mae- Official site now turned memorial and remembrance page.