Amadeus, Victor, “the faithless ruler of Savoy,” who for a bribe
deserted Austria, whose troops he was commander-in chief of for France,
in 1692
Arbuthnot, Dr., author of the History of John Bull, friend of Swift and
Pope (1679-1735)
Arminius, a German who, as a hostage, entered the Roman army, but
afterwards revolted and led his countrymen against Rome (d. 23 A.D.)