152 - Duke Francesco Sforza and his sex-crazed son (1450 - 1568) - podcast episode cover

152 - Duke Francesco Sforza and his sex-crazed son (1450 - 1568)

Jan 31, 202319 minTranscript available on Metacast
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Shortly after becoming duke, Francesco Sforza has to deal with a war against Venice, but then the peace of Lodi and the Italic league allow him some time to consolidate his power and start building projects in Milan, as well as chase after women, ending his life with a total of 35 children, only 8 of which were legitimate. His son Galeazzo Maria takes over and the only things he seems good at are spending money and satisfying his desires.