REN016 - Georg Von Frundsberg

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Georg Von Frundsberg was a German Knight and general fighting in the service of the Holy Roman Empire.   He assisted in the formation of the German Landsknechts and quickly rose to command that force.   He eventually rose to command all German fighting forcees and won his greatest victory at the Battle of Pavia in 1525 where, though outnumbered almost two to one, he defeated the French and captured their king.   




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