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Camillo Castiglione

1517 – 1598

Italian condottiero

Condottiero
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About Camillo Castiglione

Lived 1517 – 1598 (aged 80–81). Camillo Castiglione was a German condottiero.

Camillo Castiglione or Castiglioni (3 August 1517 – 6 January 1598

In 1534 he was in the service of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, fighting alongside Ferrante Gonzaga in Flanders and beside Alfonso III d'Avalos in 1544. He became Guglielmo Gonzaga's ambassador to the papal court in 1550. He next entered the service of the Duchy of Urbino before being made governor of the Marquisate of Monferrato in 1582.

Marriage and issue Camillo married Caterina dei conti Mandelli from Piacenza (1537–1582), with whom he had three children: Cristoforo (?-1605), soldier and governor of Monferrato Baldassarre, knight of the Order of Saint Stephen and lord of Casatico Giulia Camilla, nun

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Important facts

Born
1517
Birth century
16th century
Died
1598, Casale Monferrato
Occupation
Condottiero
Nationality
Holy Roman Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Camillo Castiglione?

Italian condottiero

When was Camillo Castiglione born?

Camillo Castiglione was born in 1517.

When did Camillo Castiglione die?

Camillo Castiglione died in 1598 in Casale Monferrato.

What was Camillo Castiglione's occupation?

Camillo Castiglione was a condottiero.

What nationality was Camillo Castiglione?

Camillo Castiglione was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Camillo Castiglione

· Wikidata: Q16534870

· DBpedia: Camillo Castiglione

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