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Gian Galeazzo died in 1494 in the Visconti Castle, the summer home of the Visconti and Sforza families. During that time, he received a visit from Charles VIII of France. According to the Italian historian Francesco Guicciardini in his History of Italy ( Italian: La Historia di Italia ), he was poisoned by his uncle, Ludovico il Moro.
Overview. Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings. Provenance. Title: Francesco and Galeazzo Maria Sforza. Artist: Medalist: Gian Francesco Enzola (Italian, active 1456–78) Date: 15th century. Culture: Italian, Parma. Medium: Bronze. Dimensions: Diameter: 45 mm. Classification: Medals and Plaquettes. Credit Line: Bequest of Anne D. Thomson, 1923.
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After a power struggle, Galeazzo Maria’s brother, Ludovico il Moro (“the moor,” so called because of his dark complexion), seized control. Ludovico Sforza (1452–1508) was the second son of Francesco Sforza. He acted as regent for his nephew from 1480 until 1494. When Gian Galeazzo died, Ludovico assumed the title of duke himself.
Apr 18, 2021 · Son of Galeazzo Maria Sforza and Bona (Savoie) Sforza. Brother of Carlo Sforza [half], Caterina Sforza [half], Bona Sforza, Bianca Maria Sforza and Anna Sforza. Husband of Isabella (Aragón) Sforza — married 1489 in Italy (cousins) Descendants. Father of Francesco Maria Sforza , Ippolita Maria Sforza and Bona Sforza.
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Gian Galeazzo Sforza (20 June 1469 – 21 October 1494), also known as Giovan Galeazzo Sforza, was the sixth Duke of Milan.
"Gian Galeazzo Sforza" published on by null. (1469–94),Third Sforza duke of Milan, the son of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, whom he succeeded at the age of 7 under the regency of his mother Bona of Savoy, who ...
Unknown Milanese artist Testone of Gian Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan (1469–1494), and Lodovico Maria Sforza (1452–1508), 1481–94
