Marcantonio Colonna

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Marcantonio Colonna
Marcantonio II Colonna, Prince and Duke of Paliano and Tagliacozzo, portrayed by Scipione Pulzone.
Born
Marcantonio Colonna

1535 (1535)
Civita Lavinia (modern-day Lanuvio), Papal States
Died1 August 1584(1584-08-01) (aged 48–49)
Medina Sidonia
Burial placeSanta Maria sopra Minerva
TitleCaptain General of the Church
Viceroy of Sicily
Duke and Prince of Paliano
Duke of Tagliacozzo
SpouseFelicia Orsini
Parents
  • Ascanio I Colonna (father)
  • Giovanna d'Aragona (mother)

Marcantonio II Colonna (sometimes spelled Marc'Antonio; 1535 – 1 August 1584), Duke and Prince of Paliano and Duke of Tagliacozzo, was an Italian aristocrat and military commander who served as Viceroy of Sicily under the Spanish Crown, general of the Spanish forces, and Captain General of the Church.

He is best remembered for his role as admiral of the Papal fleet at the Battle of Lepanto. He was described as "one of the most illustrious land and sea captains of the 16th century."

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