Gian Giacomo Trivulzio

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Gian Giacomo Trivulzio.
Gian Giacomo Trivulzio.
Wellhead with the armorial devices of Trivulzio and Sfoirza (Palazzo Trivulzio, Milan)
Wellhead with the armorial devices of Trivulzio and Sfoirza (Palazzo Trivulzio, Milan)

Gian Giacomo Trivulzio (1440 or 1441December 5, 1518) was an Italian aristocrat of the Duchy of Milan who held several military commands during the Italian Wars.

Trivulzio was born in Milan. Initially in the service of Lodovico Sforza, in 1483 he switched his allegiance to Charles VIII of France. Appointed by Louis XII as governor of Milan, he took part in the Battle of Agnadello, and commanded contingents of the French army at Novara and Marignano.

He died at Arpajon, (France) in 1518.