Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua

ruler of the Italian city of Mantua (1466–1519)
Person human Q715191
Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua
Portrait of Francesco II Gonzaga, by Workshop of Fermo Ghisoni, 1550-1580, 16th Century, oil on board5 x 28 cm Italy, Lombardy, Mantua, Palazzo Ducale · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua

Summary

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mantua[2]. He was born on August 10, 1466[3]. He passed away in Mantua[4]. He died on March 29, 1519[5]. He worked as a condottiero[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's place of birth was Mantua[2].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua died in Mantua[4].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was born on August 10, 1466[3].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua died on March 29, 1519[5].
  • Burial took place at church Santa Paola[8].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's father was Federico I Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[9].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's mother was Margaret of Bavaria, Marchioness of Mantua[10].
  • Among Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's spouses was Isabella d'Este[11].
  • A child of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was Federico II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua[12].
  • A child of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was Eleonora Gonzaga[13].
  • A child of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was Ercole Gonzaga[14].
  • A child of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was Ferrante Gonzaga[15].
  • A child of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was Ippolita Gonzaga[16].
  • A child of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was Livia (Paola) Gonzaga[17].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua held citizenship in Duchy of Milan[18].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua worked as a condottiero[6].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua received the Order of Saint Michael[19].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua is recorded as male[20].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's family is recorded as House of Gonzaga[22].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's noble title is recorded as margrave[23].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's Commons category is recorded as Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua[24].
  • The cause of death was syphilis[25].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's family name is recorded as Gonzaga[26].
  • Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's given name is recorded as Francesco[27].

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Origins and Family

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was born in Mantua[2]. He was born on August 10, 1466[3]. His father was Federico I Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[9]. His mother was Margaret of Bavaria, Marchioness of Mantua[10].

Career and Affiliations

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's professions included condottiero[6].

Recognition

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua received the Order of Saint Michael[19].

Personal Life

Among Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's spouses was Isabella d'Este[11]. Children include Federico II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua[12], an art collector[28], 1500–1540[29], awarded the Golden Rose[30]; Eleonora Gonzaga[13], a model[31], 1493–1550[32]; Ercole Gonzaga[14], a Latin Catholic priest[33], 1505–1563[34]; Ferrante Gonzaga[15], a condottiero[35], 1507–1557[36], of Spain[37]; Ippolita Gonzaga[16], a nun[38], 1503–1571[39]; and Livia (Paola) Gonzaga[17], 1508–1569[40].

Death and Burial

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua died on March 29, 1519[5]. He passed away in Mantua[4]. The cause of death was syphilis[25]. Burial took place at church Santa Paola[8].

Why It Matters

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua born?

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua was born in Mantua[2].

Where did Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua die?

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua died in Mantua[4].

Who were Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's parents?

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's father was Federico I Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[9]. Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's mother was Margaret of Bavaria, Marchioness of Mantua[10].

Who was Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua married to?

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua's spouses include Isabella d'Este[11].

What did Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua do for work?

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua worked as condottiero[6].

What awards did Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Margaret of Bavaria, Marchioness of Mantua
    Given name Francesco
    Place of birth Mantua
    Described by source The Dictionary of Art
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