Also known as

Galeazzo da Sanseverino · Galeazzo di Sanseverino

Description

Milanese condottiero at the Sforza court, taught wrestling, vaulting and weapons by Pietro Monte. He was one of the models for Castiglione's ideal courtier.

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  Pietro Monte

  sports_martial_artsWrestling Confirmed

  Confirmed

  Independent sources state it.

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Independent sources state it.

  “Monte spent most of his adult life in Italy, and he is remembered today mostly because he instructed the Milanese condottiere Galeazzo di Sanseverino (ca. 1460–1525) in wrestling.”

  — Green, Thomas A.; Svinth, Joseph R.. (2010). Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation info

  “and also mentioned that he instructed Galeazzo da Sanseverino "in wrestling, vaulting, and handling various types of weapon".”

  — Pedro Monte - Wiktenauer. Wiktenauerlink history info

  “He was educated by masters of arms and the scholar Pietro del Monte.”

  — Galeazzo Sanseverino - Wikipedia (English). Wikipedia (English)link history info

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