Florian Geyer

Florian Geyer (born around 1490 in Giebelstadt, Lower Franconia – 10 June 1525 in Gramschatz Forest near Würzburg), also known as "Florian Geier from Giebelstadt", was a Franconian nobleman, diplomat and knight. He became famous for leading peasants during the German Peasants' War.

Read more about Florian Geyer:  Early Life, German Peasants' War, Death, Legacy

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