Gian Giacomo Medici

Gian Giacomo Medici
Gian Giacomo Medici
Nickname	Il Medeghino
Born	25 January 1498; Milan
Died	8 November 1555 (aged 57); Milan
Allegiance	Duchy of Milan; Holy Roman Empire; Spanish Empire
Service years	1521-1526, 1532-1555
Rank	General
Conflicts	Italian War of 1521-1526 Battle of Vaprio d'Adda; ; Ottoman–Habsburg wars Siege of Pest; ; Italian War of 1542-1546 Siege of Saint-Dizier; ; Schmalkaldic War Battle of Mühlberg; ; Italian War of 1551-1559 Siege of Metz; Battle of Marciano; ;

Gian Giacomo Medici or Jacopo de' Medici (25 January 1498 – 8 November 1555) was an Italian condottiero, Marchese of Marignano and Marquess of Musso and Lecco in Lombardy.

He served Francesco II Sforza during their alliance to the King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. After a brief period of rebellion, he joined the armies of Charles V, whom he served to his death. He gained renown for his leadership and guerrilla expertise, as well as for his cruelty.