Alfonso I d'Este

Duke of Ferrara; patron of the arts

Alfonso I d'Este - Leaders & Politicians born July 21st, 1476
Born
Died

1534
491 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Born in 1476, served as Duke of Ferrara from 1505 until death in 1534. Known for extensive patronage of the arts, fostering cultural development in the Renaissance period. Commissioned works from renowned artists such as Titian and had an important role in incorporating humanism in court activities. Strengthened the political power of Ferrara through strategic marriages, including to Lucrezia Borgia, and managed to maintain Ferrara's autonomy amidst the changing political landscape of Italy.

Patronized artists like Titian

Married Lucrezia Borgia

Strengthened Ferrara's political power

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