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Ludovico Sforza dies

Ludovico Sforza, Italian duke of milan, known for duke of milan, died on 1508-05-27.

Ludovico Sforza, Italian duke of milan, known for duke of milan, died on 1508-05-27. Ludovico Maria Sforza, also known as Ludovico il Moro, and called the "arbiter of Italy" by historian Francesco Guicciardini, was an Italian nobleman who ruled as the Duke of Milan from 1494 to 1499. Although he was the fourth son and excluded from his family's succession, Ludovico was ambitious and managed to obtain dominion over Milan.

Historical Significance

Ludovico Sforza is Duke of Milan.

Key People

Ludovico Sforza

Duke of Milan

Duke of Milan

Events Before

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    The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II

  2. William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg weds Countess Walburga of Egmont

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  3. The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican

    The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican

  4. German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller is the first to use the name America on his world map "Universalis Cosmographia

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  5. England and Netherlands sign trade agreement

    England and Netherlands sign trade agreement

Events After

  1. Battle of Diu: Portuguese Armada defeats a Mamluk Egyptian fleet in a naval battle at the port of Diu, India, establish

    Battle of Diu: Portuguese Armada defeats a Mamluk Egyptian fleet in a naval battle at the port of Diu, India, establishing Portuguese trading control in the Indian Ocean

  2. King Henry VIII (17) of England marries first wife Catherine of Aragon (23), widow of his brother Arthur

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  3. Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London

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  4. Emperor Krishnadeva Raya is crowned, beginning the rejuvenation of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India

    Emperor Krishnadeva Raya is crowned, beginning the rejuvenation of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India

  5. France declares war on Venice

    The Republic of Venice, officially the Most Serene Republic of Venice and traditionally known as La Serenissima, was a sovereign state and maritime republic with its capital in Venice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on May 27, 1508?
Ludovico Sforza, Italian duke of milan, known for duke of milan, died on 1508-05-27. Ludovico Maria Sforza, also known as Ludovico il Moro, and called the "arbiter of Italy" by historian Francesco Guicciardini, was an Italian nobleman who ruled as the Duke of Milan from 1494 to 1499. Although he was the fourth son and excluded from his family's succession, Ludovico was ambitious and managed to obtain dominion over Milan.
Why is Ludovico Sforza dies significant?
Ludovico Sforza is Duke of Milan.
Who was involved in Ludovico Sforza dies?
Key figures include Ludovico Sforza (Duke of Milan).

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