Duke Alfonso II d' Este

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Duke
gptkbp:birth_date 1533-11-22
gptkbp:death_date 1597-10-27
gptkbp:father Duke Ercole II d' Este
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Este
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Alfonso II d' Este
gptkbp:mother Princess Leonora of Naples
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Patron of the arts
Support of the arts and education
Conflict with the Papacy
Cultural development in Ferrara
Conflict with Venice
Support of the Catholic Church
Support of the arts and sciences
Diplomatic relations with Spain
Involvement in the Counter-Reformation
Promotion of music and theater
Support of scientific endeavors
Cultural exchanges with other courts
Establishment of the Este court as a cultural center
Promotion of literature and philosophy
Support of the visual arts
Support of the arts during his reign
Construction of the Palazzo dei Diamanti
Establishment of libraries and collections
Cultural diplomacy with other regions
Involvement in the politics of the Papal States
Promotion of the Renaissance ideals
Involvement in the War of the League of Cambrai
Cultural patronage in Ferrara
Influence on the development of Ferrara's architecture
Development of Ferrara as a city
Establishment of Ferrara as a cultural hub
Establishment of the Este dynasty's influence
Influence on the cultural landscape of Italy
Involvement in the politics of the Italian Wars
Marriage to Lucrezia d' Este
Promotion of cultural activities in Ferrara
Promotion of education in Ferrara
Promotion of the Este family's legacy
Promotion of the arts in Ferrara
Support of artists like Titian and Correggio
Support of the Renaissance movement
Support of the University of Ferrara
Influence on the arts and culture of Northern Italy
gptkbp:reign 1559
1597
gptkbp:spouse Lucrezia d' Este
gptkbp:successor Duke Cesare d' Este
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Somerset
gptkb:Duke_of_Savoy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Modena
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4