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 fa
Francis V, Duke of Modena
Alberto Azzo II d'Este
Folco I d'Este
Azzo VI d'Este 2
Borso d'Este
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Borso d'Este was the first Duke of Ferrara and Modena, ruling from 1450 until his death. A member of the House of Este, he secured his titles from both Emperor Frederick III in 1452 and Pope Paul II i
Duke of Ferrara and of Modena
…descendants, and the marquisate was delegated to a cadet branch of the Este family. Later, they were also created marquesses of Modena and Reggio. In 1452 Borso d'Este, then marquis of Modena and Reggio, was raised by Emperor Frederick III with the title of duke of Modena and Reggio. In 1471, Pope Paul II formally…
Borso d'Este, attributed to Vicino da Ferrara, Pinacoteca of the Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy.
A page of Borso d'Este's Bible.