Braccio da Montone
Braccio da Montone , born Andrea Fortebracci (born July 1, 1368 in Perugia , † June 5, 1424 in L'Aquila ), was an Italian condottiere .
The additional name comes from the town of Montone , about 28 kilometers north-northwest of Perugia . At that time the place belonged to the Rione di Porta Sant'Angelo in Perugia. He was a rival of Muzio Attendolo Sforza ; both died within a few weeks in 1424, leaving their sons feuding . Braccio was lord of Perugia in 1416 and briefly controlled the city of Rome . He was killed during the siege of L'Aquila , which he last undertook on behalf of King Alfonso V. His son was Carlo da Montone (Carlo Fortebracci, 1421–1479).
literature
- Pier Luigi Falaschi: Fortebracci, Andrea (detto Braccio da Montone). In: Fiorella Bartoccini (ed.): Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani (DBI). Volume 49: Forino – Francesco da Serino. Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana, Rome 1997.
Web links
Commons : Braccio da Montone - Collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Pier Luigi Falaschi in: Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani
- ^ Pier Luigi Falaschi: Fortebracci, Carlo. In: Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani, Vol. 49, 1997.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Montone, Braccio there |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Fortebracci, Andrea (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian condottiere |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 1, 1368 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Perugia |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 5, 1424 |
| Place of death | L'Aquila |