Ferrante Gonzaga

Italian nobleman; Governor of the Duchy of Milan
Person human Q693603
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Ferrante Gonzaga

Summary

Ferrante Gonzaga is a human[1]. Born in Mantua[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1507[3]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He died on November 15, 1557[5]. He worked as a condottiero[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ferrante Gonzaga's place of birth was Mantua[2].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga was born on January 28, 1507[3].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga died on November 15, 1557[5].
  • Burial took place at Milan Cathedral[9].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's father was Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[10].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's mother was Isabella d'Este[11].
  • Among Ferrante Gonzaga's spouses was Isabella di Capua[12].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Cesare I Gonzaga[13].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Giovanni Vincenzo Gonzaga[14].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Francesco Gonzaga[15].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Ippolita Gonzaga[16].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Andrea Gonzaga[17].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Ottavio Gonzaga[18].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held citizenship in Spain[19].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's professions included condottiero[6].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held the position of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of England[20].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held the position of Viceroy of Sicily[21].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held the position of Governor of Milan[22].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga is recorded as male[23].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's family is recorded as House of Gonzaga[25].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's noble title is recorded as Governor of Milan[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: IT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1507-01-28[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1557-11-15[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 47830166-51b3-4ef1-b05c-94679f3cb56d[32]

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Origins and Family

Ferrante Gonzaga was born in Mantua[2]. He was born on January 28, 1507[3]. His father was Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[10]. His mother was Isabella d'Este[11].

Education

Ferrante Gonzaga studied under Pandolfo Pico della Mirandola[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include condottiero[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of England[20], a historical position[34], in Kingdom of England[35], founded in 1479[36]; Viceroy of Sicily[21]; and Governor of Milan[22], a noble title[37].

Personal Life

Ferrante Gonzaga was married to Isabella di Capua[12]. Children include Cesare I Gonzaga[13], a military officer[38], 1536–1575[39]; Giovanni Vincenzo Gonzaga[14], a Catholic priest[40], 1540–1591[41]; Francesco Gonzaga[15], a Catholic priest[42], 1538–1566[43]; Ippolita Gonzaga[16], 1535–1563[44]; Andrea Gonzaga[17], 1539–1586[45]; and Ottavio Gonzaga[18], 1543–1583[46].

Death and Burial

Ferrante Gonzaga died on November 15, 1557[5]. He passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[47]. He is buried at Milan Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Ferrante Gonzaga ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Ferrante Gonzaga born?

Ferrante Gonzaga's place of birth was 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 condottiero[6] and diplomat[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [47] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation condottiero, diplomat
    Position held Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of England, Viceroy of Sicily, Governor of Milan
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person Pietro Bembo
    Different from Ferrante Gonzaga
    Sibling Eleonora Gonzaga, Ercole Gonzaga, Federico II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua +1
    Family name House of Gonzaga
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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