Leonello d'Este
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Leonello d'Este was Marquess of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio Emilia from 1441 to 1450. Despite the presence of legitimate children, Leonello was favoured by his father as his successor. In addition, his virtuous qualities, high level of education, and popularity among the common people as well as his formal papal recognition ultimately made him the most suitable heir.
Portrait of Leonello d'Este (c. 1444), painted by: Antonio di Puccio Pisanello
A statue of Leonello's father, Niccolò III d'Este. It is a 20th-century replica, before the Town Hall of Ferrara (Palazzo Municipale), of the 15th century equestrian bronze monument to Niccolò III of Este. The original statue is attributed to Leon Battista Alberti.
The University of Ferrara Palace
The Liberal Arts College at the University of Ferrara
Duke of Ferrara and of Modena
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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