Federico II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua
Federico II of Gonzaga (17 May 1500 – 28 August 1540) was the ruler of the Italian city of Mantua (first as Marquis, later as Duke) from 1519 until his death. He was also Marquis of Montferrat from 1536.
| Federico II Gonzaga | |
|---|---|
Portrait of Federico II Gonzaga by Titian | |
| Marquis of Mantua | |
| Reign | 3 April 1519 – 25 March 1530 |
| Predecessor | Francesco II |
| Duke of Mantua | |
| Reign | 25 March 1530 – 28 June 1540 |
| Successor | Francesco III |
| Marquis of Montferrat | |
| Reign | 30 April 1533 – 28 June 1540 |
| Predecessor | John George |
| Successor | Francesco III |
| Born | 17 May 1500 Mantua, Margravate of Mantua |
| Died | 28 August 1540 (aged 40) Marmirolo, Duchy of Mantua |
| Spouse | Margaret Paleologina |
| Issue | Francesco III Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua Isabella Gonzaga Guglielmo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua Louis Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers Federico Gonzaga, Cardinal of Monferrato |
| House | Gonzaga |
| Father | Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua |
| Mother | Isabella d'Este |
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