Jacques de La Palice
Jacques de La Palice | |
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Painting of La Palice at the Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley | |
| Born | 1470 |
| Died | February 24, 1525 (aged 54–55) Battle of Pavia |
Jacques de La Palice (or de La Palisse) (1470 – 24 February 1525) was a French nobleman and military officer. He was the lord of Chabannes, La Palice, Pacy, Chauverothe, Bort-le-Comte and Héron. In 1511, he received the title of Grand Master of France.
As a Marshal under Francis I, he fought against Habsburg armies, and died during the battle of Pavia.