Marcantonio Colonna

Marcantonio II Colonna (sometimes spelled Marc'Antonio; 1535 – August 1, 1584), Duke and Prince of Paliano and Duke of Tagliacozzo, was an Italian aristocrat and military commander who served as Viceroy of Sicily under the Spanish Crown, general of the Spanish forces, and Captain General of the Church.

He is best remembered for his role as admiral of the Papal fleet at the Battle of Lepanto. He was described as "one of the most illustrious land and sea captains of the 16th century."