Marcantonio I Colonna

He was the son of Pietro Antonio, prince of Paliano, and started his military career at the age of 24.

He became a renowned condottiero, since 1502 in the service of Republic of Florence, and later of Pope Julius II.

In 1522 he organized the defense of Milan against the Spanish, but while inspecting the front lines along with Camillo Trivulzio, was hit by a cannon shot and fell mortally wounded.

There are few depictions of Marcantonio Colonna in historical sources, but a picture of him can be found in a book of Philadelphus Mugnos.

Marcantonio Colonna was a minor character in the 2011 television series The Borgias.