House of Sforza
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"Sforza" redirects here. For the Swiss former footballer, see Ciriaco Sforza.
The House of Sforza (pronounced [ˈsfɔrtsa]) was a ruling family of Renaissance Italy, based in Milan. Sforza rule began with the family's acquisition of the Duchy of Milan following the extinction of the Visconti family in the mid-15th century and ended with the death of the last member of the family's main branch, Francesco II Sforza, in 1535.
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Sforza | |
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Country | Duchy of Milan Golden Ambrosian Republic |
Founded | 1411 |
Founder | Muzio Attendolo Sforza |
Final ruler | Milan: Francesco II (1535)
Pesaro: Galeazzo Sforza (1512) |
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Estate(s) | Milan, Pesaro, Gradara |
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