Guidobaldo da Montefeltro

Italian military captain and Duke

Guidobaldo da Montefeltro - Italian military captain and Duke
Born

January 17th, 1472
553 years ago

Died

1508
517 years ago — 36 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Born in 1472, served as a captain and ruler in the Italian city-state of Urbino. Leadership marked by military engagements and governance. Instrumental in the cultural development of Urbino during the Renaissance period. Established a court that attracted artists and intellectuals, contributing to the flourishing of the region.

Served as Duke of Urbino from 1502 to 1508

Participated in various military campaigns

Patronized artists, including Raphael and Piero della Francesca

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