I. Jose Saenz de, a learned Spanish Benedictine, born in Logrono, March 24, 1630, died in Home, Aug. 19,1699. He was professor of theology at Salamanca, afterward secretary of the inquisition, and finally a cardinal. His principal works are: Defensio Cathedrae Sancti Petri, for which he received his cardinal's hat; Sancti Anselmi Theologia (3 vols, folio); and Collectio Consiliorum Hispaniae (several editions in 4 and 6 vols, folio).

II. Lope de, a Spaniard of the 16th century, notorious for his crimes. He left Spain for Peru, and accompanied the expedition of Orsua in quest of the imaginary El Dorado, a history of which has been written by Southey. He prompted Orsua to assume regal authority, and then killed him to usurp his place, and from this time murdered all who in any way displeased him. Being finally deserted, he was put to death by the Spanish authorities in Venezuela.