Alfonso I d'Este, Duke of Ferrara (died 1534)

Alfonso I d'Este

Duke of Ferrara from 1504 to 1534

Alfonso d'Este was Duke of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio from 1505 until his death in 1534. A prominent military leader during the Italian Wars, he served on various sides throughout the conflict. Renowned for his innovations in the use of artillery, he earned the nickname Duca…