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Francesco I Sforza KG (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.
The Duchy of Milan (Italian: Ducato di Milano; Lombard: Ducaa de Milan) was a state in Northern Italy, created in 1395 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, then the lord of Milan, and a member of the important Visconti family, which had been ruling the city since 1277.
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Duke of Milan. Arms of Francesco I Sforza. Quarterly: 1st and 4th, Or an eagle stand Sable, wearing a crown; 2nd and 3rd, Argent a serpent ripple Azure, wearing a crown, eating a moor Gules. Creation date. 5 September 1395. Created by. Wenceslaus, King of the Romans. First holder. Gian Galeazzo Visconti.
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accession of francesco sforza to the dukedom of milan, 1447-1450. book sixth. from the accession of sforza to the peace of lodi, 1450-1454. book seventh. from the peace of lodi to the acquisition of genoa by francesco sforza, 1454-1464. book eighth. conclusion
The Sforza Dukes of Milan. The Sforza family began to reign the Duchy of Milan, substituting the Visconti family, in 1450 with Francesco Sforza (1401-1466). Already in 1425 the Duke of Milan, Filippo Maria Visconti called Francesco to his service but it was not until 1431 that he had the fortune of having him stably at his service promising to ...
Apr 15, 2024 · Gian Galeazzo Visconti (born 1351, Milan—died Sept. 3, 1402, Melegnano, near Milan) was a Milanese leader who brought the Visconti dynasty to the height of its power and almost succeeded in becoming the ruler of all northern Italy.
