An earlier 19th-century cruiser also bore his name, serving the Italian fleet until 1909. Modern Entities

Tourists can visit the Castello Ettore Fieramosca in Mignano Monte Lungo.

Ettore Fieramosca (1476–1515) was a renowned Italian (mercenary leader) and nobleman, most famous for leading 13 Italian knights to victory against 13 French knights in the Challenge of Barletta (Disfida di Barletta) in 1503 . His name has since become a symbol of Italian national pride and has been commemorated across literature, military history, and modern business. Historical Significance