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in Spain, where the emperor then was, to state his own claims. Charles V, with whom he had long and confidential interviews, persuaded him to submit for the time to the superiority of
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invaded Italy in 1524 d'Ávalos was appointed as lieutenant of the emperor to repel the invasion. The difficulties of his position were very great, for there was much discontent in the army, which was very ill-paid. The tenacity, patience and tact of d'Ávalos triumphed over all obstacles. His
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Hernando de Ávalos marqués de Pescara, con los hechos memorables de otros fiete excell. capitanes del Emperador don Carlos V ... con una adición hecha por Diego de
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with a noblewoman from the Papal States. According to the
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