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The Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian: Ducato di Modena e Reggio; Latin: Ducatus Mutinae et Regii; Emilian: Duchêt ed Mòdna e Rèz) was an Italian state created in 1452 located in Northwestern Italy, in the present day region of Emilia-Romagna.
The Duchy of Modena (in the dark purple) and of Ferrara (in the light purple) in the context of late 15th century Italy. In 1452 Borso d'Este, then marquis of Modena and Reggio, was raised by Emperor Frederick III with the title of duke of Modena and Reggio. [1]
Learn about the history and royal family of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, a small Italian state that existed from 1452 to 1859. Find biographical articles, links to pretenders to the throne, and a list of notable issue.
The Duchy of Modena and Reggio was an Italian state created in 1452 located in Northwestern Italy, in the present day region of Emilia-Romagna. It was ruled since its establishment by the noble House of Este, and since 1814 by the Austria-Este branch of the family.
Apr 19, 2024 · Duke Francesco V of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio (N.W. Italy) was from the House of Este, like the Hanoverian rulers. He was the Stuart pretender to Queen Victoria's British throne. He fled Modena and Reggio twice during rebellions. When Italy unified in 1861, his duchy was lost forever.
In 1859 the Duchy of Modena was invaded by armies of France and Sardinia in the Second Italian War of Independence. On 14 June, Francis fled and the duchy was incorporated into the United Provinces of Central Italy. On 18 March 1860, King Victor Emanuel II of Sardinia ordered Modena to be incorporated into the new Kingdom of Italy.
Alfonso I d'Este (1476-1534) Duke of Ferrara and Duke of Modena and Reggio. Papal Gonfalonier. Knight of the Order of Saint Michael. Married firstly Anna Maria Sforza (1476 – 1497) daughter of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan and secondly Lucrezia Borgia (1480 – 1519) illegitimate daughter of Pope Alexander VI.
