Charles George Herbermann (1840-1916) was born near Münster, Westphalia, Prussia, came to the United States in 1851, and seven years later graduated at College of St. Francis Xavier, New York City. For more than 50 years, he was immersed amidst various issues involved with Catholicism. He was president of the Catholic Club (1874-75) and of the United States Catholic Historical Society (1898-13). He became editor in chief of the Catholic Encyclopœdia in 1904. He translated Torfason's History of Vinland and wrote Business Life in Ancient Rome (1880). 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Empire State Building (right) and the Chrysler Building (left) are easily recognized symbols of New York City to the world. ... This article considers Catholicism in the broadest ecclesiastical sense. ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... The Catholic Encyclopedia (also referred to as the Old Catholic Encyclopedia today) is an English-language encyclopedia published in 1913 by the The Encyclopedia Press, designed to give authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine. // History The writing of the encyclopedia began on January 11... 1904 (MCMIV) is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...