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Kurtoğlu Muslihiddin Reis — (1487 ndash; c. 1535) was a Turkish privateer and Ottoman admiral, as well as the Sanjak Bey (Provincial Governor) of Rhodes. He played an important role in the Ottoman conquests of Egypt (1517) and Rhodes (1522) during which he commanded the… … Wikipedia
Doria, Andrea — born Nov. 30, 1466, Oneglia, Duchy of Milan died Nov. 25, 1560, Genoa Genoese statesman, mercenary, and admiral, the foremost naval commander of his time. A member of an aristocratic family, he was orphaned at an early age and became a soldier of … Universalium
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Jacques de la Palice — (or la Palisse) (1470 – 24 February 1525) was a French nobleman and military officer. His full name and titles are Jacques II de Chabannes, Lord of La Palice, of Pacy, of Chauverothe, of Bort le Comte and of Héron. In 1511, he received the title… … Wikipedia
Bourbon, Charles III, 8e duc de — ▪ French constable born February 17, 1490, Montpensier, France died May 6, 1527, Rome constable of France (from 1515) under King Francis I and later a leading general under Francis chief adversary, the Holy Roman emperor Charles V.… … Universalium
Italy — /it l ee/, n. a republic in S Europe, comprising a peninsula S of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands: a kingdom 1870 1946. 57,534,088; 116,294 sq. mi. (301,200 sq. km). Cap.: Rome. Italian, Italia. * * * Italy… … Universalium
