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Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma was an Italian condottiero and noble. He is best remembered for his service as a general in the Spanish army. From 1578 to 1592, Alexander Farnese served as the Governor of the Spanish Netherlands. He was also the Duke of Parma and Piacenza from 15 September 1586 to 3 December 1592.
Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was nephew of Francis II, the last King of the Two Sicilies. Carlos was given the title of Infante of Spain before his marriage to Mercedes, Princess of Asturias, daughter of the late King Alfonso XII of Spain. Carlos served the Spanish Army during the Spanish–American War and was later promoted as Inspector General.
The son of Spanish king Amadeus, Prince Luigi Amedeo, also known as the Duke of the Abruzzia, was a passionate mountaineer and explorer, who scripted history by becoming the first to climb Mount St. Elias in Alaska. He also conquered the world’s second-highest peak, K2, and even explored parts of Africa.
Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta was an Italian nobleman and condottiero. He was regarded as one of the most dangerous and daring military leaders of his time. He is credited with commanding the Venetian forces against the Ottoman Empire in the 1465 campaign. Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta's life and career inspired Edward Hutton's 1906 historical novel, Sigismondo Malatesta.
Farinata degli Uberti was an Italian aristocrat who also served as the military leader in Florence, where he led the Ghibelline faction that supported the Holy Roman Emperor. During his lifetime, Farinata degli Uberti may have come across as being a heretic to his contemporaries, including Dante Alighieri.
Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquess of Los Balbases was an Italian nobleman and condottiero. He is best remembered for his service as a Spanish general, leading his army and winning many important battles during his lifetime. Nicknamed Ambrosio, Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquess of Los Balbases is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders of his generation.
Castruccio Castracani was an Italian condottiero and aristocrat. He played important roles in several battles, including the Battle of Montecatini, where he led his men to victory against the Guelph League. His life and career inspired Niccolò Machiavelli's famous work, Life of Castruccio Castracani.
Uguccione della Faggiuola was an Italian condottiero who came into prominence during the late 13th century, when he served as the captain of the Aretine army and captured Cesena. He also served under Henry VII as an imperial vicar in Genoa.
