births
June 22, 1450
Eleanor of Naples, duchess of Ferrara (died 1493)
Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara
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.