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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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.

4 comments:

  1. Is it a fact that she was a catholic??

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  2. How was she so high in the hierarchy, when she was so young?

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  3. Alina: she was married at a young age (think: you and jack) and the guy she was married was some sort of a marquee. (Isabella d'Este is NOT isabella of castille) Yes, Francesco, she was a catholic.

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