Isabella d'Este - her Worldview

What is Isabella d'Este's Worldview?
Geography - She lived in Mantua, Italy. She was born in Ferrara, Italy.
Society - She was very high up in the heirarchy. She was the leader of the city-state of Mantua after her husband's death.
Knowledge - She was a very educated woman. She spoke both Latin and Greek, as well as Italian.
Beliefs - She was a devout Catholic.
Values - She valued education, the arts, and she valued her leadership over Mantua.
Time - Isabella lived from 1474-1539 A.D.
Economy - the economy of Mantua was doing well at the time. Isabella d'Este came from money.

Sources: Wikpedia The other websites listed on previous posts.

Other Information and Links on Isabella d'Este

- She was considered the First Lady of the Renaissance
- At the age of sixteen, she was able to speek Greek and Latin. She also played the flute.
- She wrote over 2,000 letters talking about politics and war. This was the closest that any woman had ever gotten to writing history.
- Isabella fit into the "mold" of the Renaissance Man because she was well-educated and was interested in politics.
- She was well-known for her fashion sense. Her style was copied and imitated by many noble women all over Europe.
- Her portrait has been painted by Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, Mantegna, Rubens, Bandello, and many others.
- More information on these websites: About.com Renaissance Women Biography

Pictures of Isabella

Here are a few pictures of Isabella:

Isabella' Family Tree

Ferdinand of Naples married Isabella of Taranto. They had Duchess Leonora of Ferrara who married Duke Ercole d'Este. They had Isabella, Beatrice, Alfonso, Ippolitti, Ferrante, Sigismondo. Isabella married Francesco Gonzaga they had Elenor, Margherita, Frederico, Livia (she died as a baby), Ippolita, Ercole, Ferrante, and Livia

Isabella's Life

Isabella was born on May 18 1474 to Ercole d'Este and Lenora of Naples in Ferrara Italy. She was the oldest of 6 with 4 brothers and 1 sister. she was generally the favorite. As a child she studied Roman histoy, could translate Greek and Latin (though Greek was her favourite), could play the lute and meet many of the Renaissance writers and painters (including Leonardo Da Vinci). When she was six she was betrothed to Francesco Gonzaga. They were married 10 years later. They had 8 kids, Eleonor, Margherita, Frederico, Livia (she died as a child), Ippolita, Ercole, Ferrante, and Livia (named after her sister). She died at the age 64 on February 13, 1539 in Mantua Italy.