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Ludovico Sforza Becomes Duke of Milan

When
1494
Where
Milan
Episodes
1

Ludovico Sforza, the fourth son of the Sforza family, ruled as Duke of Milan from 1494 to 1499. Despite initial exclusion from succession, he secured dominion over the duchy during this period.

Episodes

  1. 1494 · MilanAccession to the Duchy

    Ludovico Sforza began ruling as Duke of Milan in 1494, a period that continued until 1499.

Background and detail

Background. Ludovico Maria Sforza, known as 'the Moor', was born on 3 August 1452 in Milan. As the fourth son, he was initially excluded from the family's succession line. However, his ambition and political maneuvering allowed him to eventually obtain dominion over the Duchy of Milan.

Accession. Ludovico ruled as Duke of Milan from 1494 to 1499. He secured the ducal title despite his lower birth order and initial exclusion from succession. The sources confirm his rule during these years but do not detail specific political events or external threats associated with his accession.

People involved

Sources

  1. Ludovico Sforza Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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