Letter: René I of Anjou to Francesco Sforza
Author: René I, King of Naples and Jerusalem
Manuscript letter from René I (1409-1480), signed, relating to military campaigns in northern Italy, to Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, 12 October 1543. One page, oblong folio, address on verso.
History note: Sotheby’s 21 November 1989, bought in; 8 July 1992 (General Books II), lot 901, purchased by Susan Tilby
Bequeathed by Dr Susan Tilby, 2023
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2023) by Tilby (née Wharton), Susan
16th Century
Production date:
12 October
AD 1543
Written during René I's Lombardy expedition
Accession number: MS.4-2023
Primary reference Number: 312718
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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