Marcantonio Colonna

Marcantonio II Colonna (sometimes spelled Marc'Antonio; 1535 – 1 August 1584), Duke and Prince of Paliano and Duke of Tagliacozzo, was an Italian aristocrat and military commander who served as Viceroy of Sicily under the Spanish Crown, general of the Spanish armies, and Captain General of the Church.

He made a military career for the Spanish during the last Italian War, after which he transitioned into the commander of the Papal Navy. He then became remembered for his role as part of the Holy League at the Battle of Lepanto. He was described as "one of the most illustrious land and sea captains of the 16th century."