Caterina Sforza
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Caterina Sforza was an Italian noblewoman who ruled as Countess of Forlì and Lady of Imola, initially alongside her husband Girolamo Riario, and later as regent for their son, Ottaviano Riario. She is
Caterina Sforza, reproduction of a medal created c. 1488
Portrait of Giacomo Feo (the tallest man standing on the right), Melozzo da Forlì
Portrait of Giovanni delle Bande Nere by Gian Paolo Pace
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Giovanni delle Bande Nere
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Ludovico de' Medici, also known as Giovanni delle Bande Nere was an Italian condottiero. He is known for leading the Black Bands and serving valiantly in military combat under his third cousins, Pope
Caterina Sforza
…jewels and clothing. In addition, she undertook urban, residential, and military architectural projects. She had many children, but only the youngest, Giovanni delle Bande Nere, inherited his mother's forceful, militant personality. Caterina's resistance to Cesare Borgia meant she had to face his fury and imprisonment. After…
Portrait of Giovanni by Carlo Portelli
Statue at the Uffizi