Marfisa d'Este was a Ferrarese noblewoman. She was the illegitimate daughter of Francesco d'Este and Maria Folch de Cardona. She and her sister Bradamante were legitimised by both pope Gregory XIII and Alfonso II d'Este. She was also notable as a patron of the arts and the protector of Torquato Tasso.
- Position held
- princess
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Ferrara, Duchy of Massa and Carrara
- Born
- 1554
- Died
- October 16, 1608, August 15, 1608