Florian Geyer | |
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Known for | Leading the Black Company during the German Peasants' War |
Born | c. 1490 Giebelstadt |
Died | 10 June 1525 (aged 34–35) Würzburg |
Florian Geyer von Giebelstadt (also spelled Geier; c. 1490 – 10 June 1525) was a German nobleman, diplomat, and knight. He became widely known for leading peasants during the German Peasants' War.