Ferrante Gonzaga

Italian nobleman; Governor of the Duchy of Milan
Person human Q693603
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Ferrante Gonzaga

Summary

Ferrante Gonzaga is a human[1]. Born in Mantua[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1507[3]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He died on November 15, 1557[5]. He worked as a condottiero[6], diplomat[7], military leader[8], and viceroy[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ferrante Gonzaga's place of birth was Mantua[2].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga was born on January 28, 1507[3].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga died on November 15, 1557[5].
  • Burial took place at Milan Cathedral[11].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's father was Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[12].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's mother was Isabella d'Este[13].
  • Among Ferrante Gonzaga's spouses was Isabella di Capua[14].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Cesare I Gonzaga[15].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Giovanni Vincenzo Gonzaga[16].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Francesco Gonzaga[17].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Ippolita Gonzaga[18].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Andrea Gonzaga[19].
  • A child of Ferrante Gonzaga was Ottavio Gonzaga[20].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held citizenship in Spain[21].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's professions included condottiero[6].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga worked as a military leader[8].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's professions included viceroy[9].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held the position of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of England[22].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held the position of Viceroy of Sicily[23].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held the position of Governor of Milan[24].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga held the position of stadtholder[25].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga is recorded as male[26].
  • Ferrante Gonzaga's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferrante Gonzaga was born in Mantua[2]. He was born on January 28, 1507[3]. His father was Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[12]. His mother was Isabella d'Este[13].

Education

Ferrante Gonzaga studied under Pandolfo Pico della Mirandola[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include condottiero[6], diplomat[7], military leader[8], and viceroy[9]. Positions held include Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of England[22], a historical position[29], in Kingdom of England[30], founded in 1479[31]; Viceroy of Sicily[23]; Governor of Milan[24], a noble title[32]; and stadtholder[25], a position[33], founded in 1470[34].

Personal Life

Ferrante Gonzaga was married to Isabella di Capua[14]. Children include Cesare I Gonzaga[15], a military officer[35], 1536–1575[36]; Giovanni Vincenzo Gonzaga[16], a Catholic priest[37], 1540–1591[38]; Francesco Gonzaga[17], a Catholic priest[39], 1538–1566[40]; Ippolita Gonzaga[18], 1535–1563[41]; Andrea Gonzaga[19], 1539–1586[42]; and Ottavio Gonzaga[20], 1543–1583[43].

Death and Burial

Ferrante Gonzaga died on November 15, 1557[5]. He passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[44]. He is buried at Milan Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Ferrante Gonzaga ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Ferrante Gonzaga born?

Ferrante Gonzaga's place of birth was Mantua[2].

Where did Ferrante Gonzaga die?

Ferrante Gonzaga died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Who were Ferrante Gonzaga's parents?

Ferrante Gonzaga's father was Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua[12]. Ferrante Gonzaga's mother was Isabella d'Este[13].

Who was Ferrante Gonzaga married to?

Ferrante Gonzaga's spouses include Isabella di Capua[14].

What did Ferrante Gonzaga do for work?

Ferrante Gonzaga worked as condottiero[6], diplomat[7], military leader[8], and viceroy[9].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . 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. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation → condottiero, diplomat, military leader +1
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    Significant person → Pietro Bembo
    Different from → Ferrante Gonzaga
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