The Renaissance was a time of growth and change, hundreds of people changed lives in Europe, but none so unusual or magnificent as Isabella d'Este.
She was born into the rich and noble house of the Estes in 1474, a year before her younger sister Beatrice. From birth their lives seemed not parallel, but intertwined. When Isabella was born she was welcomed by her parents, the court, and the public, as the Este's first heir. Then a year later Beatrice was born, she was not welcomed, they had hoped for a son to take control when his parents could no longer rule. In the years that followed Isabella had three more siblings, all boys. As they grew it was apparent that Isabella reigned supreme in the household. She was surprisingly witty, wise, and intelligent. She was graceful and musical and was gifted at dancing and sewing.
In 1480 Isabella was proposed to accepted engagement to Francesco Gonzaga. Francesco was known as one of the most fascinating, yet ugly, man in the known world,......
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