Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly (February 1559 - 30 April 1632), was a Field Marshal commanding the Imperial and Holy Roman Empire's forces. He was victorious in many battles of the Thirty Years' War. His soldiers massacred 80% of Magdeburg's citizens in May 1631. Tilly was wounded at Breitenfeld (September 1631) where he lost to Gustavus Adolphus. He was wounded again at the Battle of Rain (April 1632), and died of tetanus 15 days later.
- In the 1632 series: Died from wounds sustained in action against Gustavus Aldophus.
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