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Jacques de La Palice
1525Feb, 24

Jacques de La Palice

Jacques de La Palice, French nobleman and military officer (b. 1470)
Jacques de La Palice (or de La Palisse) (1470 – 24 February 1525) was a French nobleman and military officer. His full name and titles were Jacques II de Chabannes, Lord of La Palice, of Pacy, of Chauverothe, of Bort-le-Comte and of Héron. In 1511, he received the title of Grand Master of France.

As a Marshal under Francis I, he fought against Italian armies, and died during the battle of Pavia.

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    Battle of Pavia

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    Battle of Frankenhausen

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