Götz von Berlichingen

Gottfried "Götz" von Berlichingen zu Hornberg, also known as Götz of the Iron Hand, was a German (Franconian) Imperial Knight (Reichsritter), mercenary, and poet. He was born around 1480 into the noble family of Berlichingen in modern-day Baden-Württemberg. Götz bought Hornberg Castle (Neckarzimmern) in 1517, and lived there until his death in 1562.

Occupation

mercenary, Imperial Knight, military personnel, writer

Citizenship

Holy Roman Empire

Born

1480

Died

July 23, 1562