Marcantonio Colonna, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Marcantonio Colonna

Italian admiral

Date of Birth: 26-Feb-1535

Place of Birth: Lanuvio, Lazio, Italy

Date of Death: 01-Aug-1584

Profession: military officer

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Marcantonio Colonna

  • Marcantonio II Colonna (sometimes spelled Marc'Antonio; 1535 – August 1, 1584), Duke of Tagliacozzo and Duke and Prince of Paliano, was an Italian aristocrat who served as a Viceroy of Sicily in the service of the Spanish Crown, Spanish general, and Captain General of the Church.
  • He is best remembered for his part as the admiral of the Papal fleet in the Battle of Lepanto.

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