Diego García de Paredes
Diego García de Paredes | |
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| Nickname(s) | El Sansón de Extremadura ("The Extremaduran Samson") El Hércules de España ("The Spanish Hercules") |
| Born | 30 March 1468 Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain |
| Died | 15 February 1533 (aged 64) Bolonia, Holy Roman Empire |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Years of service | 1485–1533 |
| Rank | Maestre de campo |
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| Awards | Order of the Golden Spur |
| Other work | Marquis of Colonetta (1504–1507) |
Diego García de Paredes (1468–1533) was a Spanish soldier, mercenary and duelist. He played a distinguished role in the Spanish armies during the Italian Wars, the Mediterranean conflicts against the Ottoman Empire, and the early wars of Emperor Charles V. Known as the "Extremaduran Samson" and the "Spanish Hercules", he was celebrated by his great strength, battle feats and long history of duels, eventually becoming a figure of legend in the Spanish and Italian armies.