Blaise de Montluc

Blaise de Monluc, also known as Blaise de Lasseran-Massencôme, seigneur de Monluc, was a Gascon French professional soldier, government official, and nobleman. His career began in 1521 and reached the rank of marshal of France in 1574. Written between 1570 and 1576, an account of his life titled Commentaires de Messire Blaise de Monluc was published in 1592, and remains an important historical source for 16th century warfare.