Georg von Frundsberg
German Knight, military commander
Born
September 24th, 1473
551 years ago
Died
August 20th, 1528
497 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Led the Landsknecht mercenary army
Played a pivotal role in military campaigns
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