Maria Caterina Farnese
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Maria Caterina Farnese was a member of the Ducal House of Farnese. She was Duchess of Modena as the first wife of Francesco I d'Este, Duke of Modena. In some sources she is known simply as Maria Farne
Matteo Loves 1610 1662 Maria Farnese Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Geneva
Francesco I d'Este
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Francesco I d'Este was Duke of Modena and Reggio from 1629 until his death. The eldest son of Alfonso III d'Este, he became reigning duke after his father's abdication.
Maria Caterina Farnese
…Maria Caterina Farnese (18 February 1615 – 15 August 1646) was a member of the Ducal House of Farnese. She was Duchess of Modena as the first wife of Francesco I d'Este, Duke of Modena. In some sources she is known simply as Maria Farnese. Maria Caterina was born in Parma to Ranuccio I Farnese, Duke of Parma and his wife, Donna…
Portrait of Francesco I d'Este by Diego Velázquez, 1638