Braccio da Montone

Italian military leader (1368–1424)

Died
1424
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 mercenary leaders to pursue the creation of an independent dominion. Braccio successfully seized control of several key cities in the 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.

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