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  1. The House of Este (UK: / ˈ ɛ s t i / EST-ee, US: / ˈ ɛ s t eɪ / EST-ay, Italian:) is a European dynasty of North Italian origin whose members ruled parts of Italy and Germany for many centuries. The original House of Este's elder branch, which is known as the House of Welf, included dukes of Bavaria and of Brunswick.

  2. House of Este, princely family of Lombard origin who played a great part in the history of medieval and Renaissance Italy. The family first came to the front in the wars between the Guelfs and Ghibellines during the 13th century. As leaders of the Guelfs, Estensi princes received at different times.

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  4. Summarize this article for a 10 year old. The House of Este ( UK: / ˈɛsti / EST-ee, US: / ˈɛsteɪ / EST-ay, Italian: [ ˈɛste]) is a European dynasty of North Italian origin whose members ruled parts of Italy and Germany for many centuries.

  5. T he House of Este was a noble family that ruled a region in northern Italy during the Renaissance. Among the cities under Este control at one time or another were Ferrara, Modena, Reggio, and Rovigo. The family also served as patrons* of the arts and learning.

  6. For the full article, see house of Este . Este family , Princely family of Lombard origin prominent in the history of medieval and Renaissance Italy. The Estensi, a branch of the 10th-century dynasty of the Obertenghi, took their name from the township and castle of Este, near Padua.

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