Braccio da Montone

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Braccio da Montone, byname of Andrea Fortebracci (July 1, 1368 - June 1424) was an Italian condottiero.

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He was born in Montone (northern Umbria) to a noble family.

He was exiled from his own lands and fought in the service of various states and seigniories. In 1416 he became lord of Perugia, and later of Umbria as well. During his rule he surrounded himself with artists and commissioned a number of works. Named prince of Capua, he died from wounds received during the battle of L'Aquila against Micheletto Attendolo.

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