Ottobuono de' Terzi

Ottobuono de' Terzi was an Italian condottiero and nobleman born in Parma and died in Rubiera on 27 May 1409. A ruthless military leader with a notorious reputation, he gained experience under John Hawkwood and fought in the Kingdom of Naples for Antonio Acquaviva. He later served the Republic of Venice and Gian Galeazzo Visconti. Ottobuono was granted the title of Count of Tizzano Val Parma and Castelnuovo, and later the Marquisate of Borgo San Giovanni. He received lands in Montecchio Emilia, Brescello, Colorno, and Fiorenzuola d'Arda. In 1403, he established his lordship over Parma, Reggio Emilia, and Piacenza, which he held until spring 1409, when his enemies, led by the House of Este, allied against him and ultimately orchestrated his assassination.