Duke of Ferrara and of Modena
This is a list of rulers of the estates owned by the Este family, which main line of Marquesses rose in 1039 with Albert Azzo II, Margrave of Milan. The name "Este" is related to the city where the family came from, Este.
Francis V, Duke of Modena
Image: Alberto Azzo II d'Este
Image: Folco I d'Este
Image: Azzo VI d'Este 2
Borso d'Este was the duke of Ferrara the first duke of Modena, which he ruled from 1450 until his death. He was a member of the House of Este.
Borso d'Este, attributed to Vicino da Ferrara, Pinacoteca of the Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy.
A page of Borso d'Este's Bible.