German soldier and devoted servant of the Habsburgs who fought first for Maximilian I and later for Charles V.
In 1499 he took part in Maximilian´s struggle against the Swiss and in the same year was among the imperial troops sent to assist Milan against the French.
He took part in 1504 in the war over the succession to the duchy of Bavaria-Landshut and afterward fought in the Netherlands.
Frundsberg is often called the "father of the Landsknechte" because he played a prominent part in the organization of that formidable mercenary infantry, armed with pike and sword which became Maximilian´s most powerful striking force.
As commander of the Landsknechte, Frundsberg was of great service to the empire in 1509, 1513 and 1514 against the Venetians and French in Picardy in 1521 and in Lombardy in 1522.
He was partly responsible for the great victory at Pavia in February 1525.
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