Colonna, Marco Antonio, 1535-1584
Marco Antonio Colonna was an Italian aristocrat, military officer, and governor. Born into the powerful Colonna family, his rebellious behavior left him disinherited, yet he was able to recover some of the family's feudal lands with the help of Pope Pius IV (1499-1565). He fought for the Holy League against the Ottomans, leading the Spanish cavalry and commanding the papal flagship at the Battle of Lepanto (1571). For his service, he was made Captain General of the Church. In 1577, King Philip II (1527-1598) made Colonna the Viceroy of Sicily, a position which he held until his death in 1584).
- HMML ID
- 519208111230
- PURL
- LC name
- Colonna, Marco Antonio, 1535-1584
- HMML name
- Colonna, Marco Antonio, 1535-1584
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
Variants
- Colonna, Marc'Antonio
- Colonna, Marc-Antoine
- Colonna, Marcantonio
- Columna, Marcus Antonius
- M. Antonio Colonna
- Marc'Antonio Colonna
- Marcantonio Colonna
Name elements
- Given names
- Marco ● Antonio
- Family names
- Colonna
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1535
- Death date
- 1584
- Centuries
- 16th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Ranks
- Captain General of the Church
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Conte di Ceccano ● Duca di Tagliacozzo ● Principe di Paliano ● Signore di Genazzano ● Signore di Marino ● Viceroy of Sicily
- Languages
Personal relationships
- Family
Preferred citation
"Colonna, Marco Antonio, 1535-1584." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified March 22, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/person/519208111230
Change notes
- Date added
- 2022-10-12
- Last edited
- 2023-03-22