Agoada de São Bras of the Portuguese: is now called Mossel Bay, [122]
Albert, Cardinal Archduke: in January 1596 becomes governor-general of the submissive Netherlands, [110]; administration of, ib. et seq.; in 1621 dies, [152]
Alkmaar: unsuccessful siege of by the Spaniards, [68]
Alva, duke of: in 1567 is sent by Philippe II to the Netherlands with a strong Spanish army, [56]; murderous administration of, 56 to [70]; in December 1573 leaves the Netherlands, [70]
Amsterdam, city of: on the 8th of February 1578 is gained by the patriots, [87]; in later years has a preponderating influence in the government of the East India Company, [133]
Ango, Jean: in 1527 sends three ships from Dieppe to India, [36]; but they are all lost, ib.; in 1529 assists in sending two others to India, [37]; but this venture is also unfortunate, ib.
Anjou, duke of: in 1581 is elected their sovereign by twelve of the Netherland provinces, [93]; on the 17th of February 1582 is inaugurated at Antwerp, [94]; acts in a perfidious and violent manner, [95]; is obliged to flee from Antwerp, ib.; returns to Paris, and in June 1584 dies, [96]
Historical Sketches.
Antwerp: description of the city, [80]; in November 1576 it is pillaged by Spanish troops, ib.; it is besieged by the duke of Parma, and on the 17th of August 1585 is obliged to capitulate, [100]
Antwerp cathedral: in August 1566 is greatly injured by a party of fanatics, [55]