Virginia de' Medici
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Virginia de' Medici (29 May 1568 – 15 January 1615) was an Italian princess, a member of the House of Medici and by marriage Duchess of Modena and Reggio.
Quick Facts Duchess consort of Modena and Reggio, Tenure ...
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 Portrait by Alessandro Allori. | |||||
| Duchess consort of Modena and Reggio | |||||
| Tenure | 27 October 1597 – 15 January 1615 | ||||
| Duchess consort of Ferrara | |||||
| Tenure | 27 October 1597 – 1598 | ||||
| Born | 29 May 1568 Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany | ||||
| Died | 15 January 1615(1615-01-15) (aged 46) Modena, Duchy of Modena | ||||
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| Issue | Giulia d'Este Alfonso III, Duke of Modena Laura, Duchess of Mirandola Luigi d'Este, Marquis of Montecchio and Scandiano Caterina d'Este Anna Eleonora d'Este Ippolito d'Este Niccolo d'Este Borso d'Este Foresto d'Este | ||||
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| House | Medici | ||||
| Father | Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany | ||||
| Mother | Camilla Martelli | ||||
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Regent of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio in 1601 during the absence of her husband, she was able to protect the autonomy of the city of Modena from the attacks of the local Podestà and Judge. Her husband's infidelities increased her already erratic behavior and led to a permanent mental illness, which lasted until her death.