Pope Clement VIII seizes the duchy of Ferrara

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The Duchy of Ferrara is seized by Pope Clement VIII. The previous year, the last of the House of Este, Duke Alfonso II, died, leaving no heirs.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Pope Clement VIII seizes the duchy of Ferrara". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15530, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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