About Camillo Vitelli
Lived 1459 – 1496 (aged 36–37). Camillo Vitelli was a condottiero, knight, equestrian, military personnel and military leader.
Camillo Vitelli (May 1496) was an Italian knight and condottiero of the Vitelli family. He was born in Città di Castello as the son of Niccolò, making him brother to Paolo, Giulio, Giovanni and Vitellozzo. He was also brother-in-law to Giampaolo Baglioni. He became marquess of Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi and duke of Gravina in Puglia. In a battle near Lucera he became the first person to use an arquebus on horseback. He died in Circello and was the father of Vitello Vitelli, another condottiero.
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Who was Camillo Vitelli?
Italian condottiero
When was Camillo Vitelli born?
Camillo Vitelli was born in 1459 in Città di Castello.
When did Camillo Vitelli die?
Camillo Vitelli died in 1496 in Circello.
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Camillo Vitelli was a condottiero, knight, equestrian, military personnel and military leader.
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