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Giovanni Acuto
English mercenary captain who fought in Italy for various states.
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Also known as Giovanni Acuto
First appearance: XII: How Many Kinds of Soldiery There Are, and Concerning Mercenaries
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Mentioned as a mercenary captain who did not conquer, so his fidelity could not be proven; had he conquered, the Florentines would have been at his mercy.
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