fortified castle of Frascarolo, near present-day Induno Olona, in the Valceresio, which he converted into a sumptuous villa,. In the summer of 1545 he married Marzia Orsini, daughter of Ludovico Orsini, conte di Pitigliano. He was made a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1555, also the year of his death. Il Medeghino is buried in the Duomo of Milan. Since his only son, Camillo (died after 1586), was illegitimate, albeit made a Knight of the Order of Malta, Gian Giacomo's honours passed to his brother Agosto (1501 – 1570). References External links Medici di Marignano: genealogical notes 1490s births 1555 deaths Military personnel from Milan 16th-century condottieri Nobility from Milan Military leaders of the Italian Wars Knights of the Golden Fleece Burials at Milan Cathedral Papal family members