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Galeazzo Maria Sforza

Type Figure Region Duchy of Milan Time 1444–1476 Also known as Duke of Milan

Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1444–1476), son of Francesco Sforza, became Duke of Milan in 1466.…

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  1. 1471–1474Milan · LombardyHe consolidated direct control over Milan and surrounding territories, suppressed noble resistance, imposed heavy taxes and harsh justice, while expanding Sforza influence through diplomacy and military means and intervening in the affairs of city-states such as Florence.
  2. 1475–1476Santo Stefano church, Milan · LombardyLate in his reign he made many enemies; after Christmas 1476 he was assassinated in a republican noble conspiracy during mass at Santo Stefano church, leaving a young heir and prompting his uncle Ludovico and others to contest the regency and control of the Duchy of Milan.

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