Alfonso II d'Este

duke of Ferrara from 1559 to 1597 (1533–1597)
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Alfonso II d'Este

Summary

Alfonso II d'Este is a human[1]. Born in Ferrara[2], he… he was born on November 22, 1533[3]. He passed away in Ferrara[4]. He died on October 27, 1597[5]. He worked as a condottiero[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (440 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ferrara[2], Alfonso II d'Este…
  • Alfonso II d'Este died in Ferrara[4].
  • Alfonso II d'Este was born on November 22, 1533[3].
  • Alfonso II d'Este died on October 27, 1597[5].
  • Alfonso II d'Este died on January 1, 1597[8].
  • Burial took place at Corpus Domini Monastery[9].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's father was Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara[10].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's mother was Renee of France[11].
  • Alfonso II d'Este was married to Lucrezia de' Medici[12].
  • Among Alfonso II d'Este's spouses was Archduchess Barbara of Austria[13].
  • Among Alfonso II d'Este's spouses was Margherita Gonzaga, Duchess of Ferrara[14].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's professions included condottiero[6].
  • Alfonso II d'Este received the Order of Saint Michael[15].
  • Alfonso II d'Este is recorded as male[16].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's family is recorded as House of Este[18].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's noble title is recorded as Duke of Chartres[19].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's Commons category is recorded as Alfonso II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara[20].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's given name is recorded as Alphonse[21].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's given name is recorded as Alfonso[22].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's given name is recorded as Alfonso[23].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's relative is recorded as Ippolito II d'Este[24].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Alfonso II d’Este (1533–1597), full-length[25].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': "Alfonso II d'Este"}[26].
  • Alfonso II d'Este's sibling is recorded as Luigi d'Este[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfonso II d'Este was born in Ferrara[2]. He was born on November 22, 1533[3]. His father was Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara[10]. His mother was Renee of France[11].

Career and Affiliations

Alfonso II d'Este worked as a condottiero[6].

Recognition

Alfonso II d'Este received the Order of Saint Michael[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lucrezia de' Medici[12], an aristocrat[28], 1545–1561[29]; Archduchess Barbara of Austria[13], an aristocrat[30], 1539–1572[31]; and Margherita Gonzaga, Duchess of Ferrara[14], an aristocrat[32], 1564–1618[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 27, 1597[5] and January 1, 1597[8]. Alfonso II d'Este died in Ferrara[4]. Burial took place at Corpus Domini Monastery[9].

Why It Matters

Alfonso II d'Este ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (440 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Alfonso II d'Este born?

Alfonso II d'Este's place of birth was Ferrara[2].

Where did Alfonso II d'Este die?

Alfonso II d'Este died in Ferrara[4].

Who were Alfonso II d'Este's parents?

Alfonso II d'Este's father was Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara[10]. Alfonso II d'Este's mother was Renee of France[11].

Who was Alfonso II d'Este married to?

Alfonso II d'Este's spouses include Lucrezia de' Medici[12], Archduchess Barbara of Austria[13], and Margherita Gonzaga, Duchess of Ferrara[14].

What did Alfonso II d'Este do for work?

Alfonso II d'Este worked as condottiero[6].

What awards did Alfonso II d'Este receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara
    Sex or gender male
    Family House of Este
    Place of burial Corpus Domini Monastery
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