Golden Ambrosian Republic
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The Golden Ambrosian Republic was a short-lived republic founded in Milan by members of the University of Pavia with popular support, during the first phase of the Milanese War of Succession. They hel
Borders of the Golden Ambrosian Republic in 1447 and 1448
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The piazza of the Broletto, where the heads of slain Ghibellines were raised.
A flag made for the Golden Ambrosian Republic, showing St. Ambrose surrounded by the virtues.
Francesco I Sforza
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Francesco I Sforza was an Italian condottiere who founded the Sforza dynasty in the duchy of Milan, ruling as its duke from 1450 until his death. Renowned for his military skill and political acumen,
Golden Ambrosian Republic
…of Bosco Marengo), the Republic of Venice (battle of Caravaggio), and the Swiss (battle of Castione); the Republic was abolished by the condottiero Francesco Sforza, who made himself Duke of Milan. When Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan, died on 13 August 1447, the city was thrown into confusion by his unexpected…
Bianca Maria Visconti and Francesco Sforza in Famiglie celebri italiane, by Pompeo Litta Biumi (1823)