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Caterina Sforza: Quick Facts

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Born 1462? • 1463? • Milan • Italy
Died May 28, 1509 • Florence • Italy

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portrait said to depict Caterina Sforza by Lorenzo di Credi
Galeazzo Maria Sforza
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