Baldassare of Montferrat was an Italian nobleman and military leader from the House of Montferrat, a prominent family in northern Italy. He was born in the late 15th century and played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region during a time of conflict and change. His leadership was marked by alliances and rivalries with other noble families and states. He is best known for his involvement in the Italian Wars, a series of conflicts that involved various European powers vying for control over Italian territories. Baldassare's actions and decisions contributed to the shifting power dynamics in Italy during the Renaissance period, influencing both local and broader European politics.