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Arms of the Gonzaga rulers of Mantua in Italy, from 1432. Gianfrancesco Gonzaga was raised to the rank of marquis by the Emperor Sigismund.

The House of Gonzaga were a noble family that ruled Mantua in Northern Italy from 1328 to 1708. They also ruled Monferrato in Piedmont, Nevers in France, and also many other lesser fiefs in Italy and Europe. Among their members was a saint, twelve cardinals and fourteen bishops of the Catholic Church.

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  • Mantua2 BMK

    Ducal palace, Mantua

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    Ludovico III Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua and Barbara of Brandenburg with their children, fresco by Andrea Mantegna at San Giorgio Castle, Mantua, around 1470

  • Gonzaga Armonial

    Arms of the Gonzaga-Nevers branch that inherited the Duchy of Mantua from the extinct senior line and ruled it from 1627 to 1708, when that branch died out in the male line

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Familia Gonzaga para niños

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