Francesco I Sforza

Summary

Francesco I Sforza is a human^[1]. Born in San Miniato^[2], he… he was born on July 23, 1401^[3]. He died in Milan^[4]. He died on March 8, 1466^[5]. He worked as a condottiero^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (808 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in San Miniato^[2], Francesco I Sforza…
• Francesco I Sforza died in Milan^[4].
• Francesco I Sforza was born on July 23, 1401^[3].
• Francesco I Sforza died on March 8, 1466^[5].
• Burial took place at Milan Cathedral^[8].
• Francesco I Sforza's father was Muzio Sforza^[9].
• Francesco I Sforza's mother was Lucia Terzani^[10].
• Francesco I Sforza was married to Polissena Ruffo^[11].
• Among Francesco I Sforza's spouses was Bianca Maria Visconti^[12].
• A child of Francesco I Sforza was Galeazzo Maria Sforza^[13].
• A child of Francesco I Sforza was Ippolita Maria Sforza^[14].
• A child of Francesco I Sforza was Ludovico Sforza^[15].
• A child of Francesco I Sforza was Polyxène Sforza^[16].
• A child of Francesco I Sforza was Ascanio Sforza^[17].
• A child of Francesco I Sforza was Filippo Maria Sforza^[18].
• Francesco I Sforza held citizenship in Duchy of Milan^[19].
• Francesco I Sforza worked as a condottiero^[6].
• Francesco I Sforza held the position of duke of Milan^[20].
• Francesco I Sforza received the Order of the Garter^[21].
• Francesco I Sforza's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[22].
• Francesco I Sforza is recorded as male^[23].
• Francesco I Sforza's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Francesco I Sforza's family is recorded as House of Sforza^[25].
• Francesco I Sforza's noble title is recorded as margrave^[26].
• Francesco I Sforza's Commons category is recorded as Francesco Sforza^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in San Miniato^[2], Francesco I Sforza… he was born on July 23, 1401^[3]. His father was Muzio Sforza^[9]. His mother was Lucia Terzani^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Francesco I Sforza's professions included condottiero^[6]. He held the position of duke of Milan^[20].

Recognition

Francesco I Sforza received the Order of the Garter^[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Polissena Ruffo^[11], 1400–1420^[28] and Bianca Maria Visconti^[12], a politician^[29], 1425–1468^[30]. Children include Galeazzo Maria Sforza^[13], a politician^[31], 1444–1476^[32]; Ippolita Maria Sforza^[14], a writer^[33], 1445–1488^[34]; Ludovico Sforza^[15], a statesperson^[35], 1452–1508^[36]; Polyxène Sforza^[16], 1428–1449^[37]; Ascanio Sforza^[17], a Catholic priest^[38], 1455–1505^[39], of Spain^[40]; and Filippo Maria Sforza^[18], 1449–1492^[41]. Francesco I Sforza's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[22].

Death and Burial

Francesco I Sforza died on March 8, 1466^[5]. He died in Milan^[4]. The cause of death was edema^[42]. He is buried at Milan Cathedral^[8].

Why It Matters

Francesco I Sforza ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (808 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

FAQs

Where was Francesco I Sforza born?

Francesco I Sforza's place of birth was San Miniato^[2].

Where did Francesco I Sforza die?

Francesco I Sforza died in Milan^[4].

Who were Francesco I Sforza's parents?

Francesco I Sforza's father was Muzio Sforza^[9]. Francesco I Sforza's mother was Lucia Terzani^[10].

Who was Francesco I Sforza married to?

Francesco I Sforza's spouses include Polissena Ruffo^[11] and Bianca Maria Visconti^[12].

What did Francesco I Sforza do for work?

Francesco I Sforza worked as condottiero^[6].

What awards did Francesco I Sforza receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter^[21].