About Albert von Stein
Lived 1484 – 1522 (aged 37–38). Albert von Stein was a Swiss military personnel.
Albert von Stein (fl. 1513–22) was a Swiss mercenary captain. During the War of the League of Cambrai, having arrived late to the Battle of Novara, he abandoned the Swiss army before the Battle of Marignano. In 1522, he was the chief of the Swiss captains in the service of Odet de Foix, Vicomte de Lautrec, and was killed commanding one of the Swiss columns at the Battle of Bicocca during the Italian War of 1521-26.
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Who was Albert von Stein?
Swiss mercenary captain
When was Albert von Stein born?
Albert von Stein was born in 1484.
When did Albert von Stein die?
Albert von Stein died on 27 April 1522 in Lombardy.
What was Albert von Stein's occupation?
Albert von Stein was a military personnel.
What nationality was Albert von Stein?
Albert von Stein was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert von Stein. https://biography.guide/albert-von-stein/
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