Bartholomew, a Venetian general, flourished in the beginning of the 16th century. His talents were well calculated for the conduct of military affairs, and in the early part of his life, raised him to great reputation. In the year 1508, he gained such signal victories over the emperor Maximilian, that he was decreed triumphal honours by the republic. During the famous league of Venice, he was second in command along with Count Pitigliano. It was, however, unfavourable to the cause in which they had engaged, that the tempers of the two commanders were very different. The commander in chief was hesitating and cautious; the other was bold and intrepid. Alviano commanded the rear-guard at the famous battle of Agnadello, and after displaying the greatest exertions of valour was wounded, overpowered, and at last taken prisoner. An increasing tribute was paid to the military talents of Alviano; for after the Venetians had become the allies of France, he was intrusted with the command of their army. When the emperor attacked Padua, he defended it against him, and displayed numerous acts of valour in repelling the imperial troops. But the current of human life runs not equally smooth on its attendance upon any character; for he lost the great battle of La Motte, in which, however, his exertions were so conspicuous, that the senate gave him the most honourable assurance of the continuance of their esteem. Fortune, however, soon became propitious to this great man, and he defeated the enemy in Friuli. In the desperate battle of Marignano, he afforded such timely aid to Francis I., that it greatly contributed to his success. But the most vigorous gorous constitution must one day yield to the force of constant exertions, and the most incessant fatigue; he had incurred such hardships in superintending the works at the siege of Brescia, that he was seized with a fever, of which he died at the advanced age of 60. His character stands high in the annals of military fame. By a strict observance of discipline, and a profuse liberality to his soldiers, he secured their esteem. As an unequivocal proof of this, they kept his body unburied twenty-five days, carrying it about with them during their march, with all funeral pomp. His loss was deeply regretted by the state, and, as a proof thereof, his body was buried at the public charge, his unprovided family was supported by a liberal pension, and his daughters were portioned by the state. (Gen. Biog.)