Jacob van den Eynde

His property was confiscated, and he was imprisoned by order of Maximilian of Hénin-Liétard, Count of Bossu, Stadholder of Holland and Utrecht.

[3] In 1564, Van den Eynde bought a new residence on Herenstraat, Leidschendam-Voorburg, known as the Huys ten Dom, while also keeping his family house in Delft.

[4] In the position of Grand Pensionary, Van den Eynde "rendered his homeland great service,"[3] while at the same time being favored by the Spaniards.

[3] Nonetheless, Van den Eynde still opposed Spanish occupation, sought the freedom of the land, and the authority of the States.

His pushing for the land's freedom, his attempts to remove Spanish soldiers from the occupied territories, and his attempt to appoint natives to the high offices; as well as the submission to the governors of the notorious petition drafted by members of the Netherlandish lesser nobility, caused him to grow unpopular with the Spaniards, especially with Juan de Vargas and the Duke of Alba.

Reportedly, he was invited to dinner by Maximilien de Hénin, 3rd Count of Bossu, seized on the spot, and, without so much time as to say goodbye to his family, taken away.

[3][8][9] His grandson, also named Jacob, was a famous poet, Lord of Haamstede, and captain under Maurice, Prince of Orange.