About Francesco I Sforza

Francesco I Sforza was an Italian condottiere who founded the Sforza dynasty in the duchy of Milan, ruling as its (fourth) duke from 1450 until his death. Renowned for his military skill and political acumen, he was among the few condottieri to successfully transform battlefield success into stable dynastic rule.

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Occupation: condottiero
Position held: Duke of Milan
Citizenship: Duchy of Milan
Born: July 23, 1401
Died: March 8, 1466

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Francesco I Sforza

Italian condottiero and Sforza dynasty founder (1401–1466)

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About Francesco I Sforza

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Occupation: condottiero
Position held: Duke of Milan
Citizenship: Duchy of Milan
Born: July 23, 1401
Died: March 8, 1466

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by School of Lombardy via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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