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Werner von Urslingen (Werner of Urslingen in English, called in Italian: Guarnieri d'Urslingen or Duca Guarnieri; c. 1308 – 1354) from German-speaking origins in the Holy Roman Empire was a mercenary serving mostly in Italy, and also known as the founder of the Great Company (German).
Werner von Urslingen (it. Guarnieri d'Urslingen, Duca Guarnieri) (* um 1308; † 1353) aus der schwäbischen Familie von Urslingen war einer der ersten und berüchtigtsten Condottieri in Italien. Er verdingte seine Truppen an Städte oder Fürsten und wechselte häufig die Fronten.
The company was founded in 1342 by Werner von Urslingen, whose reputed motto was "Enemy of God, Enemy of Piety, Enemy of Pity", with some writers even reporting the phrase inscribed on his breastplate. [1]
He is also known as Werner of Urslingen. In 1338 he fought for the Republic of Venice against Mastino II della Scala of Verona. After the end of that conflict he entered the Compagnia di San Giorgio, financed by the Veronese and led by Lodrisio Visconti, and took part in the battle of Parabiago.
Werner von Urslingen (Italian: Guarnieri d’Urslingen, Duca Guarnieri) (born around 1308, died 1353), a member of the Swabian Urslingen family, was among the earliest and most notorious Condottieri in Italy.
Once in Naples, Louis released most of his mercenaries and their commander, Werner von Urslingen. Here, Louis and his men were struck by the arrival of the Black Death. He therefore decided to leave the Kingdom of Naples.
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Werner von Urslingen (en italien : Guarnieri d'Urslingen ou Duca Guarnieri), né à Urslingen v. 1308 et mort en 1354, est un militaire et condottiere allemand actif en Italie au XIV e siècle.