Federigo was missing an eye and part of his nose
Federigo was missing an eye and part of his nose
Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, was important for his role in the cultural and political landscape of Renaissance Italy. He transformed Urbino into a center of art and learning, attracting renowned artists, scholars, and humanists, including Piero della Francesca and Baldassare Castiglione. His effective military strategies and diplomatic skills also helped maintain the stability and independence of his duchy during a tumultuous period. Additionally, his patronage of the arts left a lasting legacy that contributed to the cultural flourishing of the Renaissance.
The Patron of Baldassare Castiglione was Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino.
The capital of the Italian region, Le Marche is Ancona, a port city on the Adriatic. Urbino is also an important city of the region and the historic renaissance capital of the Duke of Montefeltro.
Urbino's population is 15,566.
War of Urbino happened in 1517.
Venus of Urbino was created in 1538.
University of Urbino was created in 1506.
Duchy of Urbino ended in 1625.
Duchy of Urbino was created in 1443.
The area of Urbino is 228 square kilometers.
Francesco da Urbino was born in 1545.