Duchy of Modena and Reggio
Duchy in Northwestern Italy from 1492-1796 and 1814-1859 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Emilian: Duchêt ed Mòdna e Rèz, Italian: Ducato di Modena e Reggio, Latin: Ducatus Mutinae et Regii) was an Italian state created in 1452 located in Northwestern Italy, in the present day region of Emilia-Romagna. It was ruled since its establishment by the noble House of Este, and since 1814 by the Austria-Este branch of the family.[2] The Este dynasty was a great sponsor of the arts, making the Duchy a cultural reference during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.[3][4]
Duchy of Modena and Reggio | |
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1452–1796 1814–1859 | |
Motto: Dextera Domini exaltavit me (Latin for '"The right [hand] of the Lord exalted me"') | |
![]() The Duchy of Modena and Reggio in 1815 | |
![]() Northern Italy in 1815. | |
Capital | Modena |
Common languages | Emilian-Romagnol, Latin (until 17th century) Italian (from 18th century) |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Government | Duchy |
Duke | |
• 1452–1471 | Borso d'Este (first) |
• 1846–1859 | Francesco V (last) |
Historical era | Early modern era |
• Created | 1452 |
1796 | |
• Re-established | 1814 |
• Merged to form the United Provinces of Central Italy | 1859 |
Population | |
• Estimate | 605,000[1] |
Today part of | Italy |