His numerous Titles 58
1500. His Birth 58
His noble Extraction 58
Originality of his Genius 59
He studies Theology in the University of Salamanca 59
He leaves the Clerical Profession 59
Appointed Ambassador to Venice 59
1545. Deputed to attend the Council of Trent 60
1547. He is made Governor and Captain General of Siena 60
The Salvi 60
1545. A new Oligarchy erected in Siena 61
Revolt of Siena 61
Mendoza, his Government; he leaves Siena; on the Death of
Paul III. he repairs to Rome to watch the Progress of the
Conclave 62
The Sienese take Advantage of his Absence, and solicit the Aid
of the French King 63
Mendoza applies to the Pope for Assistance; he evades his
Request 63
1552. Loss of Siena to the Emperor 63
1554. Recal of Mendoza to Spain 64
1557. Battle of St. Quentin 65
Mendoza present at it; characteristic Adventure related of
him 65
He composes his Work on "The History of the War of the
Moriscos in Granada" 65
1776. A complete Edition of his Works published 67
1775. Death of Mendoza; his Character 67
Critique on his Poetry 68