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Galeotto Manfredi

1440 – 1488

Italian politician

Condottiero
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About Galeotto Manfredi

Lived 1440 – 1488 (aged 47–48). Galeotto Manfredi was a condottiero.

Galeotto Manfredi (1440 – 31 May 1488) was an Italian condottiero and lord of Faenza.

Born in Faenza, Romagna, he was the son of Astorre II Manfredi. In 1477, after a failed attempt at military conquest, he succeeded as lord of Faenza to his brother Carlo, taking advantage of a rebellion against him. In his youth years, he had fought under the famous condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni for the Republic of Venice. In 1483, he was made commander of the Florentine Army, and fought in the Wars in Lombardy.

In 1481, he married Francesca Bentivoglio, daughter of Giovanni II Bentivoglio, lord of Bologna. Galeotto was killed by her in an attack of jealousy in May 1488. He was succeeded by his son Astorre.

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Important facts

Born
1440, Faenza
Birth century
15th century
Died
31 May 1488, Faenza
Occupation
Condottiero
Positions held
Monarch of Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Galeotto Manfredi?

Italian politician (1440-1488)

When was Galeotto Manfredi born?

Galeotto Manfredi was born in 1440 in Faenza.

When did Galeotto Manfredi die?

Galeotto Manfredi died on 31 May 1488 in Faenza.

What was Galeotto Manfredi's occupation?

Galeotto Manfredi was a condottiero.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Galeotto Manfredi

· Wikidata: Q971546

· DBpedia: Galeotto Manfredi

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