Giovanni Ordelaffi

Condottiere, Deceased Person

1355 – 1399

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Who was Giovanni Ordelaffi?

Giovanni Ordelaffi was a member of the noble family of Ordelaffi, the Lords of Forlì, in Italy, in the 14th and in the 15th centuries.

Born in Forlì, he was a famous condottiero.

His most famous battle was the Battle of Castagnaro, in which he fought for the city of Verona against the troops of John Hawkwood, for Padua, but was defeated in battle.

He was poisoned by Pino I Ordelaffi.

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Born
1355
Nationality
  • Italy
Profession
Lived in
  • Forlì
Died
1399

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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