Niccolò Piccinino

Not to be confused with Niccolò Piccinni.
Niccolò Piccinino
15th century portrait by Pisanello
Born1386
Perugia, Papal States
DiedOctober 15, 1444 (aged 57-58)
Milan, Duchy of Milan
AllegianceRepublic of Florence
Duchy of Milan
Service years1406-1444
Conflicts

Niccolò Piccinino (1386 – 15 October 1444) was an Italian condottiero. He began his career in the mercenary company of Braccio da Montone, reaching the rank of commander of the company after Braccios death in 1424. He spent most of his career as a soldier of fortune in the service of The Duchy of Milan, fighting on their behalf in the Wars in Lombardy.

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