Pirro Colonna
Italian condottiero
About Pirro Colonna
Lived 1500 – 1552. Pirro Colonna was an Italian condottiero.
Pirro Colonna (1500 – November 1552) was an Italian military leader in the service of Charles V during the Italian War of 1542. He commanded the garrison of Carignano during the French sieges of the city before and after the Battle of Ceresole.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pirro Colonna?
Italian condottiero
When was Pirro Colonna born?
Pirro Colonna was born in 1500 in Umbria.
When did Pirro Colonna die?
Pirro Colonna died on 1 November 1552.
What was Pirro Colonna's occupation?
Pirro Colonna was a condottiero.
What nationality was Pirro Colonna?
Pirro Colonna was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pirro Colonna. https://biography.guide/pirro-colonna/
MLA: "Pirro Colonna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pirro-colonna/.
Chicago: "Pirro Colonna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pirro-colonna/.
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