Federigo Gonzaga II
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Federigo II Gonzaga was the duke of Mantua from 1530 until his death in 1540. He was the son of Francesco II Gonzaga and the famous Isabella d'Este. Federigo II was captain general of the papal forces. His ally and protector, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, elevated his title to duke in 1530. During Federigo II's reign, the court of Mantua reached its peak of brilliance, commissioning lavish palaces and villas, most notably the Palazzo del Te designed by Giulio Romano. Many artists and writers found patronage in Mantua during this period, including Baldassare Castiglione, Matteo Bandello, and Claudio Monteverdi.1
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