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Francesco I Sforza (1401-1466)

"Francesco I Sforza (Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃesko ˈpriːmo ˈsfɔrtsa]; 23 July 1401 – 8 March 1466) was an Italian condottiero who founded the Sforza dynasty in the duchy of Milan, ruling as its (fourth) duke from 1450 until his death. He was the brother of Alessandro, whom he often fought alongside." - (en.wikipedia.org 17.11.2019)

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Background

was born San Miniato July 23, 1401
died Milan March 1466
Husband of Bianca Maria Visconti
Husband of Polissena Ruffo
Lover of Giovanna d´Acquapendente
father of Galeazzo Maria Sforza [son of], Bianca Maria Visconti [mother of]
father of Ippolita Maria Sforza [daughter of], Bianca Maria Visconti [mother of]
father of Filippo Maria Sforza [son of], Bianca Maria Visconti [mother of]
father of Sforza Maria Sforza [son of], Bianca Maria Visconti [mother of]
father of Ludovico Sforza [son of], Bianca Maria Visconti [mother of]
father of Ascanio Sforza [son of], Bianca Maria Visconti [mother of]
father of Tristano Sforza
father of Polissena Sforza [daughter of], Giovanna d´Acquapendente [mother of]
son of Muzio Sforza [father of], Lucia Terzani [mother of]

Biography

bridegroom Polissena Ruffo Naples October 19, 1418
bridegroom Bianca Maria Visconti Cremona October 25, 1441

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Pisano, Antonio, gen. Pisanello: Francesco SforzaPisano, Antonio, gen. Pisanello: Francesco SforzaFrancesco Sforza, Herzog von MailandFRACISCVS SFORTIA VICECOMES MARCHIO ET COMES AC CREMONE [Porträt des Francesco S[Francesco Sforza I., Herzog von Mailand]
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Was depicted (Actor) Francesco I Sforza (1401-1466)
Printing plate produced Tobias Stimmer (1539-1584)
Printed / Published Perna, Pietro

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