Ferrante Gonzaga
Italian nobleman; Governor of the Duchy of Milan
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Summary
Ferrante Gonzaga was born on January 28, 1507[1], in Mantua[2]. He died on November 15, 1557[3], in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He worked as a condottiero[5], diplomat[6], military leader[7], and viceroy[8].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Milan Cathedral[9]
- Father: Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[10]
- Mother: Isabella d'Este[11]
- Spouse: Isabella di Capua[12]
- Child: Cesare I Gonzaga[13], Giovanni Vincenzo Gonzaga[14], Francesco Gonzaga[15], Ippolita Gonzaga[16], Andrea Gonzaga[17], Ottavio Gonzaga[18], Aloysius Gonzaga[19]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[20]
- Position held: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of England[21], Viceroy of Sicily[22], Governor of Milan[23], stadtholder[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family: House of Gonzaga[26]
- Noble title: count[27], Governor of Milan[28], Viceroy of Sicily[29]
- Cause of death: horse fall[30]
- Family name: House of Gonzaga[31]
- Student of: Pandolfo Pico della Mirandola[32]
- Manner of death: accidental death[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[34]
- Different from: Ferrante Gonzaga[35]
- Name: Ferrante[36]
- Significant person: Pietro Bembo[37]
- Sibling: Eleonora Gonzaga[38], Ercole Gonzaga[39], Federico II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua[40], Ippolita Gonzaga[41]
FAQs
Where was Ferrante Gonzaga born?
Ferrante Gonzaga was born in Mantua[2].
Where did Ferrante Gonzaga die?
Ferrante Gonzaga died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
Who were Ferrante Gonzaga's parents?
Ferrante Gonzaga's father was Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[10]. Ferrante Gonzaga's mother was Isabella d'Este[11].
Who was Ferrante Gonzaga married to?
Ferrante Gonzaga's spouses include Isabella di Capua[12].
What did Ferrante Gonzaga do for work?
Ferrante Gonzaga worked as a condottiero[5], diplomat[6], military leader[7], and viceroy[8].