Este, Beatrice d' (1427–1497)

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Este, Beatrice d' (1427–1497)

Ferrarese noblewoman. Name variations: Beatrice da Corregio or Correggio; Beatrice Sforza. Born in 1427; died in 1497; illegitimate daughter of Nicholas also known as Niccolo III d'Este (1383–1441), 12th marquis of Ferrara; married Niccolo da Coreggio; marriedTristano Sforza (d. 1477); children: Niccolo da Corregio (1450–1508, who married Cassandra Colleoni ).

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