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Feb 27, 2019 · Introduction. Francesco Sforza was a pivotal figure in the state system of Italy in the 15th century. The son of a prominent condottiere, Muzio Attendolo Sforza, he inherited his father’s company of soldiers in 1424 and became one of the foremost condottieri of his time in his own right.
Francesco glorified himself and his new Sforza dynasty by his patronage of sculptors, artists, and architects who raised new monuments and buildings in Milan. He improved the city's finances and made the Milanese court an important center of Renaissance scholarship. See Also: Sforza, Caterina; Sforza, Ludovico; Visconti dynasty
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From Machiavelli’s perspective, this complex tale of the Sforza illustrates four principles: Francesco was a new prince who succeeded by his own means. He did not rely (as did Cesare Borgia) on the resources of a powerful patron. Rather he built the foundation of his power in incremental, self-sufficient stages.
Sforzesco Castle, in Milan, castle built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza and now home of a fine art collection. Collections of the Castello Sforzesco include those of the Museum of Antique Art, of the Museum of Musical Instruments, and of the Picture Gallery.
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At the heart of the Italian city of Milan stands the imposing Castello Sforzesco, one of the largest citadels in Europe. The castle's long and storied history dates back to the 1300s, but it...
The painting, known as the “Tree of Life,” is a masterpiece of Renaissance art and is considered to be one of the most important works by da Vinci. Another fascinating aspect of the Castello Sforzesco is its hidden underground tunnels.
Most famous among them was Francesco, first of the Sforza dukes of Milan; b. 1401; d. 1466. A condottiere like his father, he married (1441) Bianca Maria Visconti, illegitimate daughter of Filippo Maria, last Visconti duke of Milan (d. 1447). Francesco claimed his state and succeeded him in 1450. An outstanding statesman, he played an important ...
