Two years later the same prize was conferred on him without competition.
The powers conferred on Alva were those of military dictator.
In the same year a diet assembled at Prague also conferred on Podebrad the regency.
Two burgesses were returned in 1577, but it was not again represented till the same privilege was conferred on it in 1832.
In one day all the usual orders were conferred on him, and even the great preacher Massillon consented to take part in the ceremonies.