Duchy of Modena and Reggio
The Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian: Ducato di Modena e Reggio; Latin: Ducatus Mutinae et Regii; Emilian: Duchêt ed Mòdna e Rèz) was an Italian state created in 1452 located in Northwestern Italy, in the present day region of Emilia-Romagna. It was ruled since its establishment by the noble House of Este, and since 1814 by the Austria-Este branch of the family. The Este dynasty was a great sponsor of the arts, making the Duchy a cultural reference during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Duchy of Modena and Reggio | |
|---|---|
| 1452–1796 1814–1859 | |
Coat of arms used from 1452 until 1830
Coat of arms used from 1830 until 1859 | |
| Motto: Dextera Domini exaltavit me (Latin for 'The right [hand] of the Lord exalted me') | |
| Anthem: Popular Hymn ("Prayers to be sung during the Mass and the Blessing of the Blessed Sacrament by the Este's troops") | |
The Duchy of Modena and Reggio in 1815 | |
The intricate southern border area of the Duchy at the end of 1815, following the acquisition of the former imperial fiefdoms of Lunigiana. | |
| Capital | Modena |
| Common languages | |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Government | Duchy |
| Duke | |
• 1452–1471 | Borso d'Este (first) |
• 1846–1859 | Francesco V (last) |
| Historical era | Early modern era |
• Created | 1452 |
| 1796 | |
• Re-established | 1814 |
• Merged to form the United Provinces of Central Italy | 1859 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 605,000 |
| Today part of | Italy |
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