Bartolomeo Colleoni
Bartolomeo Colleoni | |
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BARTHOLOMAEVS COLLEO BERGOMENSIS (Bartolomeo Colleoni of Bergamo) | |
| Born | Bartolomeo Colleoni c. 1400 |
| Died | 2 November 1475 (aged 74–75) |
| Occupation | Condottiero |
| Known for | Captain-General of Venice |
| Children | Medea Colleoni |
Bartolomeo Colleoni (Italian pronunciation: [bartoloˈmɛːo kolleˈoːni]; 1400 – 2 November 1475) was an Italian condottiero who served as the captain-general of the Republic of Venice. Colleoni gained a reputation as one of the foremost tacticians and disciplinarians of the 15th century. He is also credited with refurbishing the Roman baths at Trescore Balneario.