Spinola

Spinola, AMBROSE, MARQUIS (1569-1630), a famous Spanish general under Philip III., first served in Flanders, and in 1604 took Ostend after a stubborn defence of some years. He was made commander-in-chief of the Spanish army in the Low Countries, where he was stoutly opposed by Maurice of Nassau. He afterwards served in Italy with much success, taking Casale, and gaining various victories for Spain.