PETER (

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• LAT

Lat. Petrus from Gr. irfpos, a

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• ROCK
• ROCK (O.Fr. rake, Sp. rota, Ital. rocca; possibly from a Lat. form rupica, from rupes, rock)
• ROCK, DANIEL (1799–187t)

rock, Ital. Pietro,

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• PIERO (1443—1496)

Piero,

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• PIER (older forms per or Pere, from Med. Lat. pera; the word for piers out of water. For river piers, where a firm, watertight is of obscure origin, and the connexion with Fr. Pierre, Lat. stratum is found at a moderate depth below the river-bed, the pctr

Pier, Fr.

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• PIERRE

Pierre, Span. Pedro, Ger. Peter, Russ. Petr)  , a masculine name, derived from the famous surname bestowed by Christ upon his apostle Simon (" Thou art Peter and upon this rock will I build my church," Matt. xiv . 17-19) . The name has consequently been very popular in Christian countries . It is noteworthy, however, that, out of deference to the " prince of the apostles " and first bishop of Rome, the name has never been assumed by a pope . The biographies which follow are arranged in the order: (1) the apostle; (2) kings; (3) other eminent men .