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Letter: René I of Anjou to Francesco Sforza: MS.4-2023

Current Location: In storage

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Letter: René I of Anjou to Francesco Sforza

Maker(s)

Author: René I, King of Naples and Jerusalem

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Sotheby’s 21 November 1989, bought in; 8 July 1992 (General Books II), lot 901, purchased by Susan Tilby

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr Susan Tilby, 2023

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2023) by Tilby (née Wharton), Susan

Dating

16th Century
Production date: 12 October AD 1543

Note

Written during René I's Lombardy expedition

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink
Handwritten

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rene
  • Method of creation: Pen and ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: MS.4-2023
Primary reference Number: 312718

Audit data

Created: Friday 2 June 2023 Updated: Monday 4 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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