Monday 15 August 2022

1475) Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara

Eleanor of Naples (Leonora or Eleonora of Aragon; 1450 – 1493). 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.

Mother of Beatrice d'Este

Her sister Beatrice married Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungray and Croatia


 

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