Eleanor of Naples, duchess of Ferrara (died 1493)

Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara

Duchess of Ferrara, of Modena and Reggio (1450–1493)

Eleanor of Naples was Duchess of Ferrara by marriage to Ercole I d'Este. She was the first duchess of Ferrara, and mother of many famous Renaissance figures. She was a well known political figure, and served as regent of Ferrara during the absence of her spouse.