Bona Sforza

Bona Sforza (born February 2, 1494 - November 19, 1557) a member of the Milanese Sforza dynasty, was a queen of Poland Grand Duchess of Lithuania, and a second wife of Sigismund I of Poland since 1518.

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February 2 - 1494 - November 19 - 1557 - Milan - Sforza - Poland - Lithuania - Sigismund I of Poland - 1518

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When her mother died in 1524, she succeeded also as Duchess of Bari and Princess of Rossano. And she became the holder of the Brienne claim to the title of King of Jerusalem.

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Mother - 1524 - Bari - Rossano - Brienne claim - King of Jerusalem

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Bona was born in Vigevano, the daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and niece of Bianca Maria Sforza, who in 1493 had married Maximilian I. Bona, the niece of the empress, was a patron of Renaissance culture, which began to flourish in Poland. She is also considered one of the mothers of modern Polish cuisine since she became famous for introduction of Italian vegetables to Polish tables.

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Vigevano - Gian Galeazzo Sforza - Milan - Bianca Maria Sforza - 1493 - Maximilian I - Renaissance

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