Jacques de La Palice

Jacques de La Palice
Painting of La Palice at the Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley
Born1470 (1470)
DiedFebruary 24, 1525(1525-02-24) (aged 54–55)
Battle of Pavia

Jacques de La Palice (or de La Palisse) (1470 – 24 February 1525) was a French nobleman and military officer. He was the lord of Chabannes, La Palice, Pacy, Chauverothe, Bort-le-Comte and Héron. In 1511, he received the title of Grand Master of France.

As a Marshal under Francis I, he fought against Habsburg armies, and died during the battle of Pavia.