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Early life. He was the oldest son of Girolamo Riario, a nephew of Pope Sixtus IV who had obtained possessions in Italy thanks to the pontiff's patronage, and Caterina Sforza. [2] . After his father's murder, he was created lord of Imola and Forlì in July 1488 by Pope Innocent VIII, under the regency of his mother.
- Siege of Pisa
- Bianca Riario (sister)
- 1523, Italy
Her first child was a daughter Bianca Riario, born in the spring of 1478; sons followed in August 1479 (Ottaviano) and August 1480 (Cesare). When Girolamo Riario was awarded Imola by the pope, he gained the responsibility for defending the city.
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Jun 20, 2022 · Conspiracies against the weak Riario sprouted like mushrooms. Sforza dolled out harsh penalties to the plotters, calling for their public quartering. Heads lined the gates of Forli to warn others not to attack the ruling family. Nonetheless, assassins reached Riario and killed him in 1488.
Following Girolamo Riario’s death, Caterina was made the regent of their oldest son, Ottaviano. She soon took advantage of this position and even after the boy came to age, she continued to rule in his place. She embarked on several successful military and political ventures, including marriage negotiations and gifts, with neighboring states.
Sforza governed Imola firstly with her husband Girolamo Riario, and following his death as a regent of her minor son, Ottaviano Riario. She was known to be a fierce woman who did not limit herself to live within the royal walls and seek a comfortable lifestyle. Sforza studied alchemy and took great interest in warfare. She also loved dancing.
Mar 15, 2019 · After Riaro was murdered in 1488 by supporters of the new pope, Innocent VIII, she acted as regent for her oldest son Ottaviano, who was not yet of age. She shrewdly lowered taxes to win the...
Sforza spent the next several years acting as regent for her eldest son, Ottaviano, who was too young to rule on his own. During that time, she put down several conspiracies and rebellions while retaining firm control over Imola and Forlì. In addition, she wed twice more.
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