Filippo Maria Visconti

Filippo Maria Visconti, born on September third, 1392, was a prominent statesperson who held the title of Duke of Milan from 1412 until his death in 1447. His reign was marked by a complex interplay of political acumen and personal paranoia, as contemporary accounts suggest.

During the tumultuous 1420s, Visconti found himself embroiled in the Wars in Lombardy, engaging in conflicts with powerful entities such as Romagna, Florence, and Venice. Despite his initial military endeavors, he was ultimately forced to capitulate under the pressure exerted by Pope Martin V. However, his resilience shone through as he later returned to the battlefield, culminating in a subsequent peace agreement.

In his personal life, Visconti experienced two marriages, the second of which took place in 1428 to Marie of Savoy, the daughter of his ally Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoy. This union was significant in solidifying political alliances during his reign.

Upon his death in 1447, Filippo Maria Visconti was the last male descendant of the illustrious Visconti line. His legacy continued through Francesco Sforza, who succeeded him after marrying his illegitimate daughter, Bianca Maria Visconti, born to Agnese del Maino.