Lorenzo Attendolo Explained

Lorenzo Attendolo
Birth Date:1355
Death Date:1437
Occupation:Condottiero
Relatives:Giacomo Attendolo
Children:Giovanni Battista
Parents:Nascimbene
Allegiance:
Commands:Kingdom of Naples

Lorenzo Attendolo (1355–1437) was an Italian condottiero.[1]

Lorenzo was probably son of Nascimbene.[1] He was the cousin of Giacomo Attendolo, and they were at the service of the House of Este.[1] In 1412 a great fire was recorded in Cotignola which destroyed everything, with the exception of the church, the house of Sforza and the house of Lorenzo Attendolo.[2] In 1427 was part of Duchy of Milan as a soldier and later on with Francesco Sforza.[1] In his last military action commanded the troop of the king of Naples Alfonso V of Aragon.[1]

Lorenzo had a son whose name was Giovanni Battista.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Litta, Pompeo . Famiglie celebri d'Italia . Pisa . 1819 . it.
  2. Book: Ady, Cecilia . A History of Milan Under the Sforza . Ozymandias Press . January 19, 2018 . 6 . 9781531289492.