Silvio Savelli
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Silvio Savelli was an Italian condottiero. A member of the Savelli
family of Rome, he was the brother of Troiano Savelli.
After the initial baronal struggles against the Colonna
and the Orsini, he was hired by the Republic of Florence
, taking part in the war for Pisa
in 1503–1505. Later he was under the Holy Roman Empire
's banner, and participated in the Battle of Novara
.
In 1513 Massimiliano Sforza, Duke of Milan, entrusted him with a force of 2,700 infantry and 500 horses to capture Bergamo
, which was held by the Venetians, and Savelli defeated Renzo di Ceri
. Savelli was wounded when di Cera defeated him at Crema
, and Bergamo fell again to Venice. Savelli was able to regain the city and obtained the tile of commander-in-chief of the Milanese infantry.
In 1515 he is mentioned for the last time, at the defence of Alessandria
.
Savelli
thumb|300px|The Coat of Arms of the Savelli over a wall of the church of [[Santa Maria in Aracoeli]], [[Rome]].The Savelli were a rich and influential Roman aristocratic family who rose to prominence in the 13th century and became extinct in the main line with Giulio Savelli .The family, who held...
family of Rome, he was the brother of Troiano Savelli.
After the initial baronal struggles against the Colonna
Colonna family
The Colonna family is an Italian noble family; it was powerful in medieval and Renaissance Rome, supplying one Pope and many other Church and political leaders...
and the Orsini, he was hired by the Republic of Florence
Republic of Florence
The Republic of Florence , or the Florentine Republic, was a city-state that was centered on the city of Florence, located in modern Tuscany, Italy. The republic was founded in 1115, when the Florentine people rebelled against the Margraviate of Tuscany upon Margravine Matilda's death. The...
, taking part in the war for Pisa
Pisa
Pisa is a city in Tuscany, Central Italy, on the right bank of the mouth of the River Arno on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital city of the Province of Pisa...
in 1503–1505. Later he was under the Holy Roman Empire
Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...
's banner, and participated in the Battle of Novara
Battle of Novara (1513)
The Battle of Novara was a battle of the War of the League of Cambrai fought on June 6, 1513, near Novara, in Northern Italy.The French had been victorious at Ravenna the previous year. Nevertheless, the French under King Louis XII were driven out of the city of Milan the following month by the...
.
In 1513 Massimiliano Sforza, Duke of Milan, entrusted him with a force of 2,700 infantry and 500 horses to capture Bergamo
Bergamo
Bergamo is a town and comune in Lombardy, Italy, about 40 km northeast of Milan. The comune is home to over 120,000 inhabitants. It is served by the Orio al Serio Airport, which also serves the Province of Bergamo, and to a lesser extent the metropolitan area of Milan...
, which was held by the Venetians, and Savelli defeated Renzo di Ceri
Renzo di Ceri
Renzo di Ceri, true name Lorenzo dell'Anguillara was as an Italian condottiero. He was a member of the Anguillara family.Born in Ceri, he was the son of Giovanni degli Anguillara....
. Savelli was wounded when di Cera defeated him at Crema
Crema, Italy
Crema is a town and comune in the province of Cremona, in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is built along the river Serio at 43 km from Cremona. It is also the seat of a Catholic Bishop, who gave to Crema the title of city...
, and Bergamo fell again to Venice. Savelli was able to regain the city and obtained the tile of commander-in-chief of the Milanese infantry.
In 1515 he is mentioned for the last time, at the defence of Alessandria
Alessandria
-Monuments:* The Citadel * The church of Santa Maria di Castello * The church of Santa Maria del Carmine * Palazzo Ghilini * Università del Piemonte Orientale-Museums:* The Marengo Battle Museum...
.