Tilly (Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly)

Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, was a prominent 17th-century German military commander, known for leading Catholic forces during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was disciplined, strategic, and highly effective in battlefield tactics, often winning significant engagements for the Catholic side. Tilly played a key role in shaping the conflict, which was both religious and political, and his military actions impacted much of Central Europe. Despite his successes, he was ultimately defeated and died in 1632, leaving behind a legacy as one of the era's major military leaders.