Francesco II Sforza: Biography, Facts and Career
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Francesco II Sforza (4 February 1495 – 1 November 1535) was Duke of Milan from 1521 until his death. He became the Duke of Milan after Emperor Charles V reconquered it from the French. He fought at the Battle of Bicocca against the French, but in 1526 joined the League of Cognac with Francis I of France. Surviving a poisoning, he married Christina of Denmark, but died childless. He was the last member of the Sforza family to rule Milan.
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- Full name: Francesco II Sforza
- Born: 1495-02-13
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q378868
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Who is Francesco II Sforza?
Francesco II Sforza (4 February 1495 – 1 November 1535) was Duke of Milan from 1521 until his death.
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Francesco II Sforza (4 February 1495 – 1 November 1535) was Duke of Milan from 1521 until his death.
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Francesco II Sforza was born on 1495-02-13.
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