Who were Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar?
Saint Caspar Saint Caspar Saint Caspar (otherwise known as Casper, Gaspar, Kaspar, and other variations) along with Melchior and Balthazar, represents the wise men (Biblical Magi, usually taken as three in number) mentioned in the Bible in the Gospel of Matthew, verses 2:1-9. Although the Bible does not specify who or what the Magi were, since the seventh century, the Magi have been identified in the Western Church as Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Caspar and the other two are considered Saints by the Catholic Church. The name "Caspar/Casper" is derived from Gaspar which in turn is from an ancient Chaldean word, "Gizbar",
Balthazar de Moucheron a much wider geographic area, like the Mediterranean Sea, America, the west coast of Africa, the Baltic Sea and the White Sea. Balthazar de Moucheron sent his brother Melchior as a trading agent to the mouth of the Dwina at the Baltic Sea. Balthazar de Moucheron played an important role in the search for a northern passage to the Indies. He was most likely inspired by his connection with Olivier Brunel. He sent a first request to prince Willem van Oranje in 1584 that remained unanswered, because of the turbulent times for the Dutch state. For that reason Balthazar de