Francesco I Sforza
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Summary
Francesco I Sforza was born on July 23, 1401[1], in San Miniato[2]. He died on March 8, 1466[3], in Milan[4]. He worked as a condottiero[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,253 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Milan Cathedral[7]
- Father: Muzio Sforza[8]
- Mother: Lucia Terzani[9]
- Spouse: Polissena Ruffo[10], Bianca Maria Visconti[11]
- Child: Galeazzo Maria Sforza[12], Ippolita Maria Sforza[13], Ludovico Sforza[14], Polyxène Sforza[15], Ascanio Sforza[16], Filippo Maria Sforza[17], Sforza Maria Sforza[18], Elisabetta Maria Sforza[19], Ottaviano Maria Sforza[20], Sforza Secondo Sforza[21], Drusiana Sforza[22], Tristano Sforza[23], Fiordelisa Maria Sforza[24]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Milan[25]
- Position held: duke of Milan[26]
- Award received: Order of the Garter[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Family: House of Sforza[30]
- Noble title: margrave[31]
- Commons category: Francesco Sforza[32]
- Military, police or special rank: general[33]
- Unmarried partner: Giovanna d'Acquapendente[34]
- Cause of death: edema[35]
- Family name: Sforza[36]
- Given name: Francesco[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Francesco Sforza[38]
- Relative: Ardizzone da Carrara[39], Manfredo da Barbiano[40]
- Depicted by: Francesco Sforza[41]
- Name in native language: Francesco Sforza[42]
- Owner of: Sforza Castle[43]
- Name: François Sforce[44], Francesco Sforza[45], Count Francesco Sforza[46]
Why It Matters
Francesco I Sforza has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Francesco I Sforza born?
Francesco I Sforza was born in San Miniato[2].
Where did Francesco I Sforza die?
Francesco I Sforza passed away in Milan[4].
Who were Francesco I Sforza's parents?
Francesco I Sforza's father was Muzio Sforza[8]. Francesco I Sforza's mother was Lucia Terzani[9].
Who was Francesco I Sforza married to?
Francesco I Sforza's spouses include Polissena Ruffo[10] and Bianca Maria Visconti[11].
What did Francesco I Sforza do for work?
Francesco I Sforza worked as a condottiero[5].
What awards did Francesco I Sforza receive?
Honors received include Order of the Garter[27].