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Also known as Markgräfin Isabella Mantua, marquise de Mantoue Isabelle d'Este, Marchesa of Mantua Isabella d'Este, consort of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua Isabella d’Este, duchess of Mantua Isabella d’Este, marchesa di Mantova Isabella d’Este, Isabelle d'Este, Isabella d'Este Gonzaga

Italian noble

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Isabella (18 May 1474–13 February 1539) was born to the Duke Ercole and Duchess Leonora of Ferrara. She was received with great joy. A son was hoped for but could wait. One year later in June 1475 her sister Beatrice d'Este was born. Then in 1476 and 1477 two brothers were born. The first was Alfonso and second Ippolitto. In 1479 and 1480 two more brothers were born.They were Ferrante and Sigismondo. Of all the children Isabella reigned as the favorite. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Isabell

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Key facts

Reign
12 February 1492 - 29 March 1519
Born
( 1474-05-19 ) 19 May 1474, Ferrara , Duchy of Ferrara
Died
13 February 1539 (1539-02-13) (aged 64), Mantua , Duchy of Mantua
Spouse
Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1492 ; died 1519 ) ​
Issue
Eleonor Gonzaga, Duchess of Urbino , Margherita Gonzaga, Federico II, Duke of Mantua , Livia Gonzaga, Ippolita Gonzaga , Ercole Gonzaga , Ferrante Gonzaga , Livia Gonzaga
House
Este
Father
Ercole I d'Este
Mother
Eleanor of Naples

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Encyclopedic overview

Isabella d'Este (19 May 1474 – 13 February 1539) was the Marchioness of Mantua and one of the leading women of the Italian Renaissance as a major cultural and political figure.

She was a patron of the arts as well as a leader of fashion and her innovative style of dressing was emulated by many women. The poet Ariosto labeled her as the "liberal and magnanimous Isabella", while author Matteo Bandello described her as "supreme among women". Diplomat Niccolò da Correggio went even further by hailing her as "The First Lady of the world".

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