Alberto d'Este
Marquis of Ferrara and Modena
About Alberto d'Este
Lived 1347 – 1393 (aged 46). Alberto d'Este was a condottiero.
Albert (V) d'Este (27 February 1347 – 30 July 1393) was Lord of Ferrara and Modena from 1388 until his death.
He was associated in the lordship of the House of Este by his brother Niccolò in 1361, becoming the sole ruler of Ferrara and Modena after the latter's death in 1388. He was the son of Obizzo III d'Este, who had ruled in Ferrara from 1317 to 1352.
Albert founded the University of Ferrara in 1391. In the same year he married Giovanna de' Roberti (d. 1393). After her death, Albert married his mistress Isotta Albaresani. They had Niccolò III d'Este. He was succeeded by his legitimated son Niccolò (III).
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Who was Alberto d'Este?
Marquis of Ferrara and Modena
When was Alberto d'Este born?
Alberto d'Este was born on 27 February 1347 in Emilia-Romagna.
When did Alberto d'Este die?
Alberto d'Este died on 30 July 1393 in Ferrara.
What was Alberto d'Este's occupation?
Alberto d'Este was a condottiero.
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