People Who Died in 1535
Francesco II Sforza
Duke of Milan during the Renaissance
Born
February 4th, 1495 531 years ago
Died
1535 491 years ago — 40 years old
Born in 1495, the Duke of Milan ruled from 1521 until 1535. His reign was marked by conflicts with various Italian states and foreign powers. He sought to stabilize and expand the duchy, solidifying ties through marriage alliances. In 1535, faced with challenges from Charles V and internal strife, he ultimately lost control over the duchy.
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