10 Facts About Bartolomeo d'Alviano

Bartolomeo d'Alviano was born in 1455 to a noble family in Umbria at Todi to Francesco d'Alviano and Isabella degli Atti.

Bartolomeo d'Alviano fought very early in his life in Central Italy, serving in the Papal States and, in 1496, the Orsini family against Pope Alexander VI and the Colonna.

Bartolomeo d'Alviano distinguished himself in the victory at the Battle of Garigliano over the French army, which started the Spanish domination over southern Italy.

In 1509, Bartolomeo d'Alviano was defeated at the Battle of Agnadello while commanding the advance guard, being wounded as a result.

Bartolomeo d'Alviano remained a prisoner until 1513 when an alliance between France and Venice was formed against the Duchy of Milan.

Bartolomeo d'Alviano was chosen as the commander-in-chief of the Venetian Army after being released, and fought under the French commander Louis de la Tremoille.

Bartolomeo d'Alviano was defeated at the Battle of La Motta by the Spanish viceroy of Naples Ramon de Cardona and marquis of Pescara Fernando d'Avalos.

Later, Bartolomeo d'Alviano again conquered and sacked Pordenone, which had fallen again to the House of Habsburg.

Bartolomeo d'Alviano subsequently played a major role in the French victory in the Battle of Marignano, in which he attacked the Swiss mercenaries with a corps of only 300 knights.

Bartolomeo d'Alviano was buried in the church of Santo Stefano in Venice.