Caterina Sforza

Caterina Sforza was an Italian noblewoman and politician who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries. She was the daughter of the powerful Duke of Milan and married to the Duke of Forlì. Sforza was known for her intelligence, courage, and determination. She played a key role in defending her family's territories against the Ottoman Empire and was a prominent figure in Italian politics during the Renaissance. Sforza was also a patron of the arts and architecture. She died in 1561 at the age of 63.