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May 13, 2024 · Galeazzo Maria Sforza, tempera on panel by Piero Pollaiolo, c. 1480; in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. Caterina Sforza was the granddaughter of Francesco Sforza, a condottiere (mercenary leader) who assumed the title of duke of Milan in 1450 through his marriage to the daughter of the duke Filippo Maria Visconti.
5 days ago · 253. Christofforo di Bollati, Milanese Ambassador in France to Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan. The king has had a fleet formed of more than forty ships for the English Channel, It is manned by about 8,000 men and very well armed. They scour the whole of those waters, without meeting with any obstacle, sometimes to the very shores of England.
6 days ago · John Reinald, Eucharius Albich and John Skiby, executors of the will of Richard Heron, to Giovanni Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan. As executors of Richard's will claim payment of 70,000 gold florins due him.
Apr 29, 2024 · However, the most interesting fact about this church is that it was the place of one of the worst crimes in Milano’s history: the murder of Galeazzo Maria Sforza in 1476. Son of Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, who built the Sforzesco’s castle, he was an outrageous person, cruel, vengeful and hungry for power.
5 days ago · 448. Edward IV. to Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan. Announces the departure thitherwards of Anthony Earl of Rivers, one of his chief confidents and the brother of his dear consort. On his way to or from Rome, he purposes visiting the city of Milan and other places belonging to the Duke, whom he would see and converse with, if not inconvenient.
4 days ago · Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1466-1476)-> Ducato Dritto: Busto corazzato del Duca a destra • G3 • MA • SF • VICECOMES • DVX • MLI • V • Verso: Scudo con il Biscione sormontato da elmo coronato con cimiero ornato da drago piumato. Ai lati i tizzoni con le secchie e sopra gli stessi le iniziali G - 3
Apr 26, 2024 · Statua di Galeazzo Maria Sforza. Museo del Duomo di Milano. DESCRIZIONE: La statua del Duca di Milano fu realizzata dallo scultore e architetto Benedetto Briosco, che si formò nel cantiere del Duomo. La statua mostra l’ormai completa autonomia della scultura del Duomo da influenze estranee alla cultura lombarda.
