Alfonso II d'Este
Duke of Ferrara, Italian noble
Born
November 22nd, 1533
491 years ago
Died
1597
428 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Duke of Ferrara from 1559 to 1597, played a significant role in the politics of Renaissance Italy. As a member of the House of Este, presided over a cultural flourishing in Ferrara, attracting artists, musicians, and writers to the court. Governed during a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue, maintained relative stability in his realm. Established strong ties with the Papacy and played a part in the development of military strategies in conflicts such as the War of the League of Cognac.
Ruled Ferrara as Duke from 1559 to 1597
Promoted Renaissance art and culture in Ferrara
Engaged in political alliances with the Papacy
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