biography
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Visconti, Gian Galeazzo
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known as Count of Valour
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pronunciation:
[viskontee]
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| lived:
| (1351–1402)
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| biography:
| Milanese statesman, born in Milan, N Italy. He succeeded his father, Galeazzo II, as joint ruler (1378–85) with his uncle Bernabo, whom he put to death in 1385. As duke, he made himself master of the N half of Italy, bringing many independent cities into one state, and arranged marriage alliances with England, France, Austria, and Bavaria. He was also a great patron of the arts. |
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