Alfonso I d'Este

Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio (1476–1534)
Person human Q188346
Alfonso I d'Este
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Alfonso I d'Este

Summary

Alfonso I d'Este is a human[1]. Born in Ferrara[2], he… he was born on July 21, 1476[3]. He died in Ferrara[4]. He died on October 31, 1534[5]. He worked as a condottiero[6], statesperson[7], and military leader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alfonso I d'Este's place of birth was Ferrara[2].
  • Alfonso I d'Este passed away in Ferrara[4].
  • Alfonso I d'Este was born on July 21, 1476[3].
  • Alfonso I d'Este died on October 31, 1534[5].
  • Burial took place at Corpus Domini Monastery[10].
  • Alfonso I d'Este's father was Ercole I d'Este[11].
  • Alfonso I d'Este's mother was Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara[12].
  • Among Alfonso I d'Este's spouses was Anna Sforza[13].
  • Among Alfonso I d'Este's spouses was Lucrezia Borgia[14].
  • Alfonso I d'Este was married to Laura Dianti[15].
  • A child of Alfonso I d'Este was Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara[16].
  • A child of Alfonso I d'Este was Alfonso d'Este[17].
  • A child of Alfonso I d'Este was Ippolito II d'Este[18].
  • A child of Alfonso I d'Este was Eleonora d’Este[19].
  • A child of Alfonso I d'Este was Alessandro d'Este[20].
  • A child of Alfonso I d'Este was Francesco d'Este[21].
  • Alfonso I d'Este held citizenship in Duchy of Milan[22].
  • Alfonso I d'Este's professions included condottiero[6].
  • Alfonso I d'Este's professions included statesperson[7].
  • Alfonso I d'Este worked as a military leader[8].
  • Alfonso I d'Este held the position of Duke of Ferrara and of Modena[23].
  • Alfonso I d'Este received the Order of Saint Michael[24].
  • Alfonso I d'Este is recorded as male[25].
  • Alfonso I d'Este's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alfonso I d'Este's family is recorded as House of Este[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfonso I d'Este was born in Ferrara[2]. He was born on July 21, 1476[3]. His father was Ercole I d'Este[11]. His mother was Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include condottiero[6], statesperson[7], and military leader[8]. Alfonso I d'Este held the position of Duke of Ferrara and of Modena[23].

Recognition

Alfonso I d'Este received the Order of Saint Michael[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Sforza[13], an aristocrat[28], 1476–1497[29]; Lucrezia Borgia[14], a consort[30], 1480–1519[31], of Papal States[32]; and Laura Dianti[15], a salonnière[33], 1480–1573[34]. Children include Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara[16], a politician[35], 1508–1559[36], awarded the Order of Saint Michael[37]; Alfonso d'Este[17], a condottiero[38], 1527–1587[39], awarded the Order of Saint Michael[40]; Ippolito II d'Este[18], a Catholic priest[41], 1509–1572[42], of France[43], specialised in Catholic Church[44]; Eleonora d’Este[19], a nun[45], 1515–1575[46]; Alessandro d'Este[20], 1505–1505[47]; and Francesco d'Este[21], a diplomat[48], 1516–1578[49].

Death and Burial

Alfonso I d'Este died on October 31, 1534[5]. He passed away in Ferrara[4]. Burial took place at Corpus Domini Monastery[10].

Why It Matters

Alfonso I d'Este ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Alfonso I d'Este born?

Alfonso I d'Este was born in Ferrara[2].

Where did Alfonso I d'Este die?

Alfonso I d'Este passed away in Ferrara[4].

Who were Alfonso I d'Este's parents?

Alfonso I d'Este's father was Ercole I d'Este[11]. Alfonso I d'Este's mother was Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara[12].

Who was Alfonso I d'Este married to?

Alfonso I d'Este's spouses include Anna Sforza[13], Lucrezia Borgia[14], and Laura Dianti[15].

What did Alfonso I d'Este do for work?

Alfonso I d'Este worked as condottiero[6], statesperson[7], and military leader[8].

What awards did Alfonso I d'Este receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[24].

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  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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