Rovere, Giulia Della (fl. 16th c.)

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Rovere, Giulia Della (fl. 16th c.)

Duchess of Ferrara. Name variations: Giulia d'Este. Married Alfonso d'Este (1527–1587), duke of Ferrara; children: Alfonsino (1560–1578, who m. Marfisa d'Este); Cesare (1562–1628), duke of Ferrara (r. 1597), duke of Modena (r. 1597–1628). Cesare m. Virginia de Medici (Virginia d'Este).