Viglius

"Viglius," wrote Margaret to Philip, "is so much afraid of being cut to pieces, that his timidity has become incredible."

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84) John Lothrop Motley 1845

"Viglius," wrote Margaret to Philip, "is so much afraid of being cut to pieces, that his timidity has become incredible."

PG Edition of Netherlands series — Complete John Lothrop Motley 1845

"Viglius," wrote Margaret to Philip, "is so much afraid of being cut to pieces, that his timidity has become incredible."

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-66) John Lothrop Motley 1845

Arras, and Viglius appeared on the part of Philip.

The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) Henry Martyn Baird

Bishop of Arras, the jurist Viglius d'Ayetta and Charles de Berlaymont.

Belgium From the Roman Invasion to the Present Day Emile Cammaerts 1915

The Catholic councillor Viglius testified: "Tristis venit, tristior abiit."

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

In 1559 it was decided that this chapter should become that of the cathedral, and that at the death of Viglius, then mitred provost of said chapter, the revenues of the abbacy, or provostship, should become the episcopal revenues.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

Barlaymont was likewise president of the Council of Finance and Viglius president of the Privy

History of Holland George Edmundson 1889

By far the most important member of the Council of State, as he was much the ablest, was the Bishop of Arras; and he, with Barlaymont and Viglius, formed an inner confidential council from whom alone the regent asked advice.

History of Holland George Edmundson 1889

It was his advice which led Margaret to send away the hated Spanish regiments from Netherland soil; and, far from being naturally a relentless persecutor, there is proof that neither he nor the president of the Privy Council, the jurist Viglius, believed in the policy of harsh and brutal methods for stamping out heretical opinions.

History of Holland George Edmundson 1889