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Quote by Bartolomeo d'Alviano

“You think that commanding an army grants you nobility? Nobility comes from fighting besides your soldiers, not kidnapping a woman to cheat your way out of battle.”

Quote by Bartolomeo d'Alviano

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Bartolomeo d'Alviano
Bartolomeo d'Alviano

Bartolomeo d'Alviano (1455-1515), an Italian military leader, whose life and career remain unclear. more

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