Sforza Definition
sfôrtsə, sfôrtsä
proper name
1873-1952; It. statesman & anti-Fascist leader.
Webster's New World
1401-66; It. condottiere & duke of Milan.
Webster's New World
1451-1508; duke of Milan & patron of da Vinci: son of Francesco.
Webster's New World
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Family of Milanese political leaders, including Francesco (1401–1466), a captain of mercenaries who ruled as duke of Milan (1450–1466). His son Ludovico (1452?–1508) was regent (1480–1494) and duke (1494–1499) of Milan and a patron of Leonardo da Vinci.
American Heritage
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