Lucrezia de' Medici

Duchess of Ferrara

Lucrezia de' Medici - Duchess of Ferrara
Born

February 14th, 1545
480 years ago

Died

1561
464 years ago — 16 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Born into the prominent Medici family, this individual became Duchess of Ferrara through marriage to Alfonso II d'Este. The union solidified alliances between powerful Italian families during the Renaissance. The duchess was involved in the cultural life of Ferrara, supporting artists and intellectuals. Her court became a center for literature and arts, attracting notable figures of the time.

Married Alfonso II d'Este and became Duchess

Supported arts and culture in Ferrara

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