Ludovico Sforza

duke of Milan
Person human Q236853
Ludovico Sforza
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Ludovico Sforza

Summary

Ludovico Sforza is a human[1]. Born in Vigevano[2], he… he was born on July 27, 1452[3]. He died in Loches[4]. He died on May 27, 1508[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6], duke[7], politician[8], and patron of the arts[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (515 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ludovico Sforza's place of birth was Vigevano[2].
  • Ludovico Sforza passed away in Loches[4].
  • Ludovico Sforza was born on July 27, 1452[3].
  • Ludovico Sforza died on May 27, 1508[5].
  • Ludovico Sforza's father was Francesco I Sforza[11].
  • Ludovico Sforza's mother was Bianca Maria Visconti[12].
  • Ludovico Sforza was married to Beatrice d’Este[13].
  • A child of Ludovico Sforza was Maximilian Sforza[14].
  • A child of Ludovico Sforza was Francesco II Sforza[15].
  • A child of Ludovico Sforza was Giovanni Paolo I Sforza[16].
  • A child of Ludovico Sforza was Bianca Giovanna Sforza[17].
  • A child of Ludovico Sforza was Leone Sforza[18].
  • A child of Ludovico Sforza was Galeazzo Sforza Visconti[19].
  • Ludovico Sforza worked as a statesperson[6].
  • Ludovico Sforza's professions included duke[7].
  • Ludovico Sforza worked as a politician[8].
  • Ludovico Sforza's professions included patron of the arts[9].
  • Ludovico Sforza held the position of duke of Milan[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ludovico Sforza is Q118121740[21].
  • Ludovico Sforza is recorded as male[22].
  • Ludovico Sforza's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ludovico Sforza's family is recorded as House of Sforza[24].
  • Ludovico Sforza's noble title is recorded as duke[25].
  • Ludovico Sforza's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Ludovico Sforza's Commons category is recorded as Ludovico Sforza[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludovico Sforza was born in Vigevano[2]. He was born on July 27, 1452[3]. His father was Francesco I Sforza[11]. His mother was Bianca Maria Visconti[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson[6], duke[7], politician[8], and patron of the arts[9]. Ludovico Sforza held the position of duke of Milan[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ludovico Sforza is Q118121740[21].

Personal Life

Among Ludovico Sforza's spouses was Beatrice d’Este[13]. Children include Maximilian Sforza[14], an aristocrat[28], 1493–1530[29]; Francesco II Sforza[15], a monarch[30], 1495–1535[31]; Giovanni Paolo I Sforza[16], a condottiero[32], 1497–1535[33]; Bianca Giovanna Sforza[17], 1482–1496[34]; Leone Sforza[18], an aristocrat[35], 1476–1496[36]; and Galeazzo Sforza Visconti[19], an aristocrat[37], 1476–1483[38].

Death and Burial

Ludovico Sforza died on May 27, 1508[5]. He died in Loches[4].

Why It Matters

Ludovico Sforza ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (515 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ludovico Sforza born?

Born in Vigevano[2], Ludovico Sforza…

Where did Ludovico Sforza die?

Ludovico Sforza died in Loches[4].

Who were Ludovico Sforza's parents?

Ludovico Sforza's father was Francesco I Sforza[11]. Ludovico Sforza's mother was Bianca Maria Visconti[12].

Who was Ludovico Sforza married to?

Ludovico Sforza's spouses include Beatrice d’Este[13].

What did Ludovico Sforza do for work?

Ludovico Sforza worked as statesperson[6], duke[7], politician[8], and patron of the arts[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title duke, count
    Sibling Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Ippolita Maria Sforza, Ascanio Sforza
    Relative Gian Galeazzo Sforza, Bianca Maria Sforza
    Languages spoken, written or signed medieval Italian, French, Milanese +1
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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