Note biografiche di Capitani di Guerra e di Condottieri di ventura operanti in Italia tra il 1330 e il 1550.

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Bartolomeo Colleoni: The Strategic Brilliance of a Renaissance Condottiero

Bartolomeo Colleoni's Influence on Renaissance Warfare Tactics. In the 15th century, Bartolomeo Colleoni (1395, Solza – 3 November 1475, Malpaga) emerged as a renowned Italian...

Master Strategist: Gattamelata’s Triumphs in the Art of War

Tactical Brilliance: Gattamelata's Military Campaigns. Erasmo Stefano of Narni, commonly referred to as Gattamelata or "Honeyed Cat," was a prominent Italian condottiero of the Renaissance...

A State of Permanent Conflict

Guelphs and Ghibellines: Faction Rivalries in Medieval Italy ITALIAN: Uno Stato di Conflittualità Permanente Burckhardt writes in The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy: "During the Middle...

The Opinion of the Humanists

The Duality of the Condottieri: Warriors and Patrons. Anna Maria Covini writes, "For humanists, the military commander was an ideal subject to repeat genres and...

The Condottieri System: The Role of Geography and Social Class in the Lives of Italian Condottieri

The Social Status and Origins of Italian Condottieri and Captains. Explore the intriguing world of Italian condottieri and captains from 1300 to 1550, as we...

The Fatal Toll of War: A Comprehensive Table of Condottieri Deaths and Their Causes (1299-1539)

The Fate of Captains and Condottieri. 1299-1539. Deaths in combat and due to illnesses during a conflict. Captains executed or killed in prison. ITALIAN: Morti in...

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Castruccio Castracani: The Life & Legacy of a Medieval Condottiere

CASTRUCCIO CASTRACANI (Castruccio degli Inteminelli, Castruccio degli Antelminelli) Of Lucca. Guelph family. Castruccio Castracani (1281-1328) was a prominent condottiere and ruler of Lucca in the...

Giovanni Acuto: John Hawkwood’s Influence on Italian Military History

The Life and Myths of Giovanni Acuto: The Cunning English Mercenary in Italy's History. John Hawkwood, also known as Giovanni AcutoBorn: 1323Death: 1394 Born around 1323...

The Life and Legacy of Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta

Legacy and Historical Impact: Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta's Military Campaigns. Born: 1417 (June)Death: 1468 (October) Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta (1417-1468) was an influential Italian condottiero and nobleman from...

Federico da Montefeltro: A Mercenary Captain’s Journey to Ducal Power

Born: 1422 (June)Death: 1482 (September) Federico III da Montefeltro, widely known as Federico da Montefeltro, was a preeminent mercenary captain or "condottiero" during the Italian Renaissance,...

Francesco Sforza: The Power and Prestige of a Renaissance Duke

The Birth of a Dynasty: Sforza's Ascension to Power. "FRANCESCO SFORZA (Francesco da Cotignola) Of San Miniato. Francesco Sforza (1401-1466) was a leading Italian condottiero and...

Braccio di Montone: A Condottiero’s Journey to Power

Braccio di Montone: A Strategist of the Medieval Era. Andrea Fortebraccio, widely known as Braccio da Montone, was an iconic Italian noble, mercenary leader, and...

Muzio Attendolo Sforza: The Rise of a Renaissance Condottiero

The Strategic Mind of Muzio Attendolo Sforza. MUZIO ATTENDOLO SFORZA (Giacomo Attendolo) of Cotignola. Count of Serracapriola, Baron of Torremaggiore. Muzio Attendolo Sforza, born on 28...

The Sword and Strategy: Niccolò Piccinino’s Rise to Commanding Heights

Strategist and Fighter: Niccolò Piccinino's Pivotal Role in Shaping Italian History. Niccolò Piccinino (1386-1444) was an Italian condottiero. Born in Callisciana, he was nicknamed "Piccinino"...
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