Beatrice d’Este

duchess of Milan and Bari
Person human Q813280
Beatrice d’Este
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Beatrice d’Este

Summary

Beatrice d’Este is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Ferrara[2]. She was born on June 29, 1475[3]. She died in Milan[4]. She died on January 3, 1497[5]. She worked as a duke[6], statesperson[7], fashion designer[8], politician[9], and patron of the arts[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,104 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ferrara[2], Beatrice d’Este…
  • Beatrice d’Este passed away in Milan[4].
  • Beatrice d’Este was born on June 29, 1475[3].
  • Beatrice d’Este died on January 3, 1497[5].
  • Burial took place at Snta Maria delle Grazie[12].
  • Beatrice d’Este's father was Ercole I d'Este[13].
  • Beatrice d’Este's father was Ferdinand I of Naples[14].
  • Beatrice d’Este's mother was Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara[15].
  • Beatrice d’Este's mother was Joanna of Aragon, Queen of Naples[16].
  • Beatrice d’Este was married to Ludovico Sforza[17].
  • A child of Beatrice d’Este was Maximilian Sforza[18].
  • A child of Beatrice d’Este was Francesco II Sforza[19].
  • Beatrice d’Este held citizenship in Duchy of Ferrara[20].
  • Beatrice d’Este worked as a duke[6].
  • Beatrice d’Este's professions included statesperson[7].
  • Beatrice d’Este worked as a fashion designer[8].
  • Beatrice d’Este worked as a politician[9].
  • Beatrice d’Este's professions included patron of the arts[10].
  • Beatrice d’Este's professions included ambassador[21].
  • Beatrice d’Este held the position of ambassador[22].
  • Beatrice d’Este held the position of Governor of Milan[23].
  • Beatrice d’Este held the position of luogotenente[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Beatrice d’Este is Dolceriso del Moro[25].
  • Beatrice d’Este is recorded as female[26].
  • Beatrice d’Este's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Beatrice d’Este's place of birth was Ferrara[2]. She was born on June 29, 1475[3]. Fathers listed include Ercole I d'Este[13], an aristocrat[28], 1431–1505[29], awarded the Order of the Garter[30] and Ferdinand I of Naples[14], a sovereign[31], 1423–1494[32], of Kingdom of Naples[33], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34]. Mothers listed include Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara[15], a politician[35], 1450–1493[36] and Joanna of Aragon, Queen of Naples[16], a consort[37], 1454–1517[38], of Crown of Aragon[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include duke[6], statesperson[7], fashion designer[8], politician[9], patron of the arts[10], and ambassador[21]. Positions held include ambassador[22], a diplomatic rank[40]; Governor of Milan[23], a noble title[41]; and luogotenente[24], a military rank[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Beatrice d’Este is Dolceriso del Moro[25]. Things named for her include viale she[43], a street[44], in Italy[45].

Personal Life

Among Beatrice d’Este's spouses was Ludovico Sforza[17]. Children include Maximilian Sforza[18], an aristocrat[46], 1493–1530[47] and Francesco II Sforza[19], a monarch[48], 1495–1535[49].

Death and Burial

Beatrice d’Este died on January 3, 1497[5]. She passed away in Milan[4]. The cause of death was stillbirth[50]. Burial took place at Snta Maria delle Grazie[12].

Why It Matters

Beatrice d’Este ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,104 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for her include viale she[43], a street[44], in Italy[45].

FAQs

Where was Beatrice d’Este born?

Beatrice d’Este was born in Ferrara[2].

Where did Beatrice d’Este die?

Beatrice d’Este died in Milan[4].

Who were Beatrice d’Este's parents?

Beatrice d’Este's father was Ercole I d'Este[13]. Beatrice d’Este's mother was Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara[15].

Who was Beatrice d’Este married to?

Beatrice d’Este's spouses include Ludovico Sforza[17].

What did Beatrice d’Este do for work?

Beatrice d’Este worked as duke[6], statesperson[7], fashion designer[8], politician[9], and patron of the arts[10].

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  20. [10] . Vincenzo Colli. it.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Samuele Romanin. it.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · LMLM · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death stillbirth
    Occupation duke, statesperson, fashion designer +6
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    Mother Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara, Joanna of Aragon, Queen of Naples
    Depicted by Q112045234, Sforza Family portraits in Santa Maria delle Grazie by Leonardo da Vinci, Bust of Beatrice d'Este +3
    Manner of death natural causes
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