Bishops: are greatly increased in number in the Netherlands by Philippe II of Spain, in order to extend the inquisition, [52]
Blok’s History of the People of the Netherlands: references to, 41, 50, 52, and [71]
Boisot, Louis, admiral of Zeeland: in January 1574 destroys a Spanish flotilla in the Schelde, [72]; and part of another Spanish flotilla at Antwerp, [74]; commands the flotilla that relieves Leyden, 75 and [76]; in June 1575 loses his life in attempting to relieve Zierikzee, [78]
Bom Jesus, Portuguese galleon: in August 1608 is captured by the Dutch near Mozambique, [147]
Bossu, count of, admiral of a Spanish fleet: in October 1573 is defeated by the Sea Beggars in a desperate battle in the Zuyder Zee, [69]
Both, Pieter: in 1599 commands an expedition sent to India, [125]; in November 1609 is appointed first governor-general of Netherlands India, [149]; and in December 1610 assumes the duty at Bantam, [150]
Boulger’s History of Belgium: reference to, [42]
Breda, town of: on the 4th of March 1590 is gained by the patriots, [108]
Brill, town of: in 1572 is seized by the Sea Beggars under William de la Marck, [62]; when revolting cruelties are perpetrated upon their opponents, [63]; the town is thereafter held by the patriots, ib.; from 1585 to 1616 it is occupied by English troops as security for the payment of money lent to the patriots by Queen Elizabeth, 101 and [115]
Bruges: before A.D. 1500 is the emporium of the Italian merchants for Indian products, [45]; in May 1584 it is betrayed to the Spaniards, [96]