Francesco I Sforza, Duke of Milan (born 1401)

Francesco I Sforza was an Italian condottiero who founded the Sforza dynasty in the duchy of Milan, ruling as its (fourth) duke from 1450 until his death. Renowned for his military skill and political acumen, he was among the few condottieri to successfully transform battlefield success into stable dynastic rule.

March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 298 days remain until the end of the year.