Este, Lucrezia d' (d. 1516/18)

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Este, Lucrezia d' (d. 1516/18)

Ferrarese princess. Name variations: Lucrezia d'Este Bentivoglio. Born before 1473 and died in 1516/18; illegitimate daughter of Hercules I also known as Ercole I (1431–1505), 2nd duke of Ferrara and Modena; half-sister of Isabella d'Este (1474–1539) and Beatrice d'Este (1475–1497); married Annibale Bentivoglio.

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