Caterina Sforza

Lady of Imola and Countess of Forlì (1463-1509)
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Caterina Sforza

Summary

Caterina Sforza is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Milan[2]. She was born on January 1, 1463[3]. She died in Florence[4]. She died on May 28, 1509[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,442 views/month, #4,753 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Caterina Sforza's place of birth was Milan[2].
  • Caterina Sforza died in Florence[4].
  • Caterina Sforza was born on January 1, 1463[3].
  • Caterina Sforza died on May 28, 1509[5].
  • Caterina Sforza is buried at Murate[8].
  • Caterina Sforza's father was Galeazzo Maria Sforza[9].
  • Caterina Sforza's mother was Lucrezia Landriani[10].
  • Among Caterina Sforza's spouses was Girolamo Riario[11].
  • Caterina Sforza was married to Giacomo Feo[12].
  • Among Caterina Sforza's spouses was Giovanni il Popolano[13].
  • A child of Caterina Sforza was Giovanni delle Bande Nere[14].
  • A child of Caterina Sforza was Bianca Riario[15].
  • A child of Caterina Sforza was Ottaviano Riario[16].
  • A child of Caterina Sforza was Francesco Riario Sforza[17].
  • Caterina Sforza worked as a politician[6].
  • Caterina Sforza held the position of monarch of Italy[18].
  • Caterina Sforza is recorded as female[19].
  • Caterina Sforza's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Caterina Sforza's family is recorded as House of Sforza[21].
  • Caterina Sforza's noble title is recorded as count[22].
  • Caterina Sforza's Commons category is recorded as Caterina Sforza[23].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[24].
  • Caterina Sforza's family name is recorded as Sforza[25].
  • Caterina Sforza's given name is recorded as Caterina[26].
  • Caterina Sforza's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Caterina Sforza was born in Milan[2]. She was born on January 1, 1463[3]. Her father was Galeazzo Maria Sforza[9]. Her mother was Lucrezia Landriani[10].

Career and Affiliations

Caterina Sforza worked as a politician[6]. She held the position of monarch of Italy[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Girolamo Riario[11], a politician[28], 1443–1488[29]; Giacomo Feo[12], 1471–1495[30]; and Giovanni il Popolano[13], a politician[31], 1467–1498[32], of Republic of Florence[33]. Children include Giovanni delle Bande Nere[14], a condottiero[34], 1498–1526[35]; Bianca Riario[15], a politician[36], 1478–1522[37]; Ottaviano Riario[16], a condottiero[38], 1479–1523[39], of Papal States[40]; and Francesco Riario Sforza[17], a Catholic priest[41].

Death and Burial

Caterina Sforza died on May 28, 1509[5]. She passed away in Florence[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[24]. She is buried at Murate[8].

Why It Matters

Caterina Sforza ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,442 views/month, #4,753 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Caterina Sforza born?

Caterina Sforza's place of birth was Milan[2].

Where did Caterina Sforza die?

Caterina Sforza died in Florence[4].

Who were Caterina Sforza's parents?

Caterina Sforza's father was Galeazzo Maria Sforza[9]. Caterina Sforza's mother was Lucrezia Landriani[10].

Who was Caterina Sforza married to?

Caterina Sforza's spouses include Girolamo Riario[11], Giacomo Feo[12], and Giovanni il Popolano[13].

What did Caterina Sforza do for work?

Caterina Sforza worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Enciclopedia Treccani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Enciclopedia Treccani. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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