House of Sforza

Sforza
Sforza
Country	Duchy of Milan; Golden Ambrosian Republic
Founded	1411
Founder	Muzio Attendolo Sforza
Final ruler	Milan: Francesco II (1535) Pesaro: Galeazzo Sforza (1512)
Titles	Duke of Milan; Cadet branches: Prince of Gengazano; Duke of Onano; Marquess of Castell'Arquato; Marquess of Caravaggio; Count of Celano; Count of Borgonovo; Count of Santa Fiora; Lord of Pesaro;
Estate(s)	Milan, Pesaro, Gradara

The House of Sforza (pronounced [ˈsfɔrtsa]) was a ruling family of Renaissance Italy, based in Milan. They acquired the Duchy of Milan following the extinction of the Visconti family in the mid-15th century, Sforza rule ending in Milan with the death of the last member of the family's main branch in 1535.

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