Braccio da Montone
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Braccio da Montone, born Andrea Fortebraccio, was a renowned Italian condottiero in the early 15th century. He distinguished himself through innovative military strategies and was among the first merc
Portrait of Braccio da Montone by Cristofano dell'Altissimo, 1552–68. Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi
Perugia
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Perugia is the capital city of Umbria and the province of Perugia in central Italy, crossed by the River Tiber. The city is located about 164 km north of Rome and 148 km southeast of Florence. It cove
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…regions of Umbria and Lazio, but his ambitions ultimately came to an end with his defeat and death during the War of L'Aquila in 1424. He was born in Perugia to the nobleman Oddo Fortebraccio and Giacoma Montemelini. He began his military career as a page in the company of Guido d'Asciano. After his family…
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Perugia griffin, in a medieval Latin document
Biordo Michelotti, Lord of Perugia from 1393 to 1398
Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Lord of Perugia from 1400 to 1402