Royalty
The Resume
(1463-May 28, 1509)
Born in Milan, Italy
Illegitimate daughter of Galeazzo Sforza and Lucrezia Landriani
Niece of Ludovico Sforza
Grandmother of Cosimo I
Countess of Forli
Lady of Imola
Why she might be annoying
She had 8 children from her 3 marriages.
She married Girolamo Riario at 10, but didn't consummate the marriage until 14.
Her forceful, militant personality earned her the nickname 'Il Tigre,' meaning 'The Tiger.'
While members of the House of Orsi held her children prisoner, threatening to kill them, she purportedly lifted up her skirt, taunting, 'I have the instrument to bear more.'
Her second husband, Giacamo Feo, was murdered in a conspiracy led by the children from her first marriage, claiming he was violent toward them.
At the end of her life she declared: 'If I were to write the story of my life, I would shock the world.'
Why she might not be annoying
She was known as a beautiful woman.
She was received a Humanist education, equally that of her male siblings.
She was a fan of dancing and a skilled huntress.
She governed her city-states with a sharp mind, never fearing warfare to retain her lands.
Cesare Borgia threw her in prison amid unfounded allegations she sent his father, Pope Alexander VI, poisoned letters.
Princess Diana was a descendant.
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Year In Review:
For 2021, as of last week, Out of 36 Votes: 2.78% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 36 Votes: 52.78% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 98 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 55 Votes: 74.55% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 18 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
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