and what was her career?
What did isabella d%26#039;este do for work?
Well, she was given a good education, and at 16, married to Francesco II Gonazga, the marguis of Mantua. She administered his lands during his absence, as noble ladies in that time were generally expected to do, while he led Venetian forces against Charles VIII in 1495 In 1509, when her husband was taken prisoner by the Venetians, Isabella ruled Mantua and held it against the threatening forces of the Venetians. her husband was released by intervention of the Pope. Isabella was very highly educated and was a patron of arts and letters, she presided with her husband over an impressive and splendid court.
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