Chapter XIII
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CHAPTER XIII
1482. Retrospect for Duke Federigo's reign295
1472.Jan. 24.Birth of his son Guidobaldo, who is confirmed by Cardinal Bessarion296
”July 6.Death of Guidobaldo's mother296
” His precocious genius and sweet temper296
” Attested by his tutor Odasio297
1482.Sept. 17.His father's death299
” Position of the duchy299
”Sept. 17.Investiture of Duke Guidobaldo I.300
” He is continued in his father's command301
1483.Jan. 6.Sixtus deserts the Venetians, and joins the League301
” Guidobaldo in the service of Naples303
”July 19.Death of Costanzo Sforza of Pesaro303
1484.Aug. 13.Death of Sixtus IV.304
”” 29.And election of Innocent VIII.304
”” 11.Treaty of Bagnuolo305
1485. The Pontiff attacks Naples.305
” Guidobaldo retained by him305
”Aug. 11.Peace restored305
1486. Guidobaldo serves under Trivulzio306
” The regency of Ottaviano Ubaldini terminates306
1488.April 14.The assassination of Count Girolamo Riario, and revolution at Forlì307
” Energetic measures of his widow307
” The regulations and manners of the court of Urbino309
” Duke Guidobaldo betrothed to Elisabetta Gonzaga of Mantua311
1489.Oct.Their marriage and disappointment of children312
1490. Comparative repose of Italy313
1492.April 7.Death of Lorenzo de' Medici314
”July 25, 29.And of the Pope314
”Aug. 11.Succeeded by Alexander VI.314