Admin Who is Louis Bourdaloue?
Louis Bourdaloue (20 August 1632 – 13 May 1704) was a French Jesuit and preacher. He was born in Bourges. At the age of sixteen he entered the Society of Jesus, and was appointed successively professor of rhetoric, philosophy and moral theology, in various Jesuit colleges.
What is a Bourdaloue and how is it used?
The design of the bourdaloue is extremely unique. This chamberpot is designed for the use of women, having an oval shape with a lip at one end and a handle at the other. The design allows women to use the bourdaloue while standing or squatting, rather than forcing them to sit.
Why are Victorian church sermons called Bourdaloue?
They remained in use throughout the Victorian era. Legend says the name was taken from a celebrated 17th c. French Jesuit priest named Louis Bourdaloue (1632-1704), whose sermons were so infamously long that ladies came to church prepared. Not many historians accept this explanation.