Duke Borso of Ferrara

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthYear 1413
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Ferrara_Cathedral
gptkbp:deathYear 1471
gptkbp:era Renaissance
gptkbp:father gptkb:Niccolò_III_d'Este
gptkbp:house House of Este
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Borso of Ferrara
gptkbp:knownFor Patronage of the arts
Establishing Ferrara as a cultural center
Strengthening_the_Este_family_power
gptkbp:mother Ginevra Bentivoglio
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Borso_d'Este
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Niccolò_III_d'Este
gptkbp:reign 1450
1471
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Roman_Catholicism
gptkbp:significantEvent Marriage alliances with other noble families
Support of the arts and architecture
Support of scientific advancements
Cultural patronage of artists and scholars
Cultural exchanges with other courts
Support of the military during conflicts
Construction of the Estense Castle
Elevation to Duke in 1471
Strengthening of the Este dynasty
Influence_on_Italian_politics
Consolidation_of_Ferrara's_independence
Cultural_legacy_in_the_Renaissance_period
Development_of_Ferrara's_infrastructure
Diplomatic_relations_with_the_Papal_States
Encouragement_of_trade_and_commerce_in_Ferrara
Establishment_of_a_courtly_culture_in_Ferrara
Establishment_of_the_University_of_Ferrara
Fostering_of_diplomatic_ties_with_France
Influence_on_future_generations_of_the_Este_family
Military_campaigns_against_Venice
Promotion_of_civic_pride_in_Ferrara
Promotion_of_humanism_in_Ferrara
Promotion_of_literature_and_music_in_Ferrara
Promotion_of_public_works_in_Ferrara
Support_of_the_Renaissance_movement
gptkbp:spouse Caterina Sforza
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ercole_I_d'Este
gptkbp:title gptkb:Lord_of_Ferrara
gptkb:Lord_of_Modena
gptkb:Duke_of_Ferrara
Lord of Reggio Emilia