BAYARD, PIERRE DU TERRAIL

tary commander; born in Dauphiné; perfect example of chivalrous knight of medieval type; was renowned for looks, bravery, kindline , piety, and military genius—the Chevalier sans peur et sans reproche. After serving as page to the Duke of Saxony, he entered the service of Charles VIII. of France, whom he accompanied into Italy; distinguished himself at battle of Fornovo (1495), when he was knighted; held the bridge of the Garigliano single-handed against 200 Spaniards; took part in the sieges of Genoa, Padua, and Brescia; displayed remarkable bravery at the battle of Ravenna (1512); fell a prisoner to Henry VIII. at the Battle of Spurs (1513), but was immediately set at liberty; conferred knighthood on Francis I., at latter's request, after the victory of Marignano; mortally wounded in defending pa age of the Sesia against the Milanese.