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 LUIS DE LEON.