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Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara

1250 – 1326

Italian noble

Condottiero
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About Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara

Lived 1250 – 1326 (aged 75–76). Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara was a condottiero.

Aldobrandino II d'Este (died 1326) was the marquess of Ferrara from 1308 until his death. His wife was Alda di Tobia Rangoni.

He was the son of Obizzo II d'Este and Jacopina Fieschi, the niece of Pope Adrian V. Aldobrandino became lord of Ferrara at the death of his elder brother Azzo VIII, and renounced the rights to Modena and Reggio. He was succeeded by his sons Obizzo III, Rinaldo, and Niccolò.

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Important facts

Born
1250
Birth century
13th century
Died
26 July 1326, Bologna
Occupation
Condottiero

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara?

Italian noble

When was Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara born?

Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara was born in 1250.

When did Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara die?

Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara died on 26 July 1326 in Bologna.

What was Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara's occupation?

Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara was a condottiero.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aldobrandino II d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara

· Wikidata: Q2272714

· DBpedia: Aldobrandino II d'Este

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