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   Ludovico Maria Sforza (Italian: [ludoˈviːko maˈriːa ˈsfɔrtsa]; 27 July 1452 – 27 May 1508), also known as Ludovico il Moro (Italian: [il ˈmɔːro]; 'the Moor'), [b] and called the "arbiter of Italy" by historian Francesco Guicciardini, [3] was an Italian nobleman who ruled as the Duke of Milan from 1494 to 1499.

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   Jul 23, 2024 · Ludovico Sforza (born July 27, 1452, Vigevano, Pavia, duchy of Milan [Italy]—died May 27, 1508, Loches, Toubrenne, France) was an Italian Renaissance regent (1480–94) and duke of Milan (1494–98), a ruthless prince and diplomatist and a patron of Leonardo da Vinci and other artists.

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   Jul 15, 2023 · Born into the notable Sforza family in 1452, Ludovico Sforza grew up in the epicenter of Renaissance Italy’s power struggles. As the second son of Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan, Ludovico was not initially destined for leadership.

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   Ludovico Sforza, (born July 27, 1452, Vigevano, Pavia, duchy of Milan—died May 27, 1508, Loches, Toubrenne, France), Regent (1480–94) and duke of Milan (1494–98). The second son of Francesco Sforza, he was known as “the Moor” because of his dark complexion and black hair.

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   Jun 11, 2018 · Sforza, Ludovico (c.1451–1508) Duke of Milan (1494–99). In effective control of the city-state from 1480, Ludovico tried to cement his family's power base through diplomacy and intrigue. Sforza's alliance (1494) with Charles VIII of France marked the start of the Italian Wars.

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   Aug 4, 2024 · Last Supper, one of the most famous artworks in the world, painted by Leonardo da Vinci probably between 1495 and 1498. It was commissioned by Ludovico Sforza for the Dominican monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Learn more about the painting’s history, subject, technique, and restoration.

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   Da Vinci’s letter to Sforza, the de facto ruler of Milan, c. 1483 is essentially a job application (cover letter and résumé combined). It worked.

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    Who was Ludovico Sforza?

    • Ludovico Maria Sforza ( Italian: [ludoˈviːko maˈriːa ˈsfɔrtsa]; 27 July 1452 – 27 May 1508), also known as Ludovico il Moro ( Italian: [il ˈmɔːro]; 'the Moor'), [ b] and called the "arbiter of Italy" by historian Francesco Guicciardini, [ 3] was an Italian nobleman who ruled as the Duke of Milan from 1494 to 1499.

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    Why did Ludovico Sforza go to Milan?

    • One of Ludovico Sforza’s most enduring legacies was his patronage of the polymath genius, Leonardo da Vinci. Recognizing Leonardo’s unmatched talent, Ludovico invited him to Milan in 1482. This planned move was not merely about collecting art; it was a strategic endeavor to augment the cultural prestige of his court and city.

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    How did Ludovico Sforza become a Duke?

    • With careful maneuvering, Ludovico managed to seize the title of Duke in 1494, seven years before the death of Gian Galeazzo. His rule as Duke would see Milan become one of the leading cities in Italy, a shining beacon of the Renaissance and a testament to the skill and ambition of Duke Ludovico Sforza.

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    Who was Ludovico and what did he do?

    • He was a ruthlessly ambitious Renaissance prince who patronized some of the greatest artists of Europe, including Leonardo da Vinci and Donato Bramante. On the death of Francesco Sforza in 1466, Ludovico's elder brother Galeazzo became the duke of Milan.

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