FratFiles

• Save Paper

The Renaissance was a time of growth and change, hundreds of people changed lives in Europe, but none so unusual or magnificent as Isabella d'Este.

She was born into the rich and noble house of the Estes in 1474, a year before her younger sister Beatrice. From birth their lives seemed not parallel, but intertwined. When Isabella was born she was welcomed by her parents, the court, and the public, as the Este's first heir. Then a year later Beatrice was born, she was not welcomed, they had hoped for a son to take control when his parents could no longer rule. In the years that followed Isabella had three more siblings, all boys. As they grew it was apparent that Isabella reigned supreme in the household. She was surprisingly witty, wise, and intelligent. She was graceful and musical and was gifted at dancing and sewing.

In 1480 Isabella was proposed to accepted engagement to Francesco Gonzaga. Francesco was known as one of the most fascinating, yet ugly, man in the known world,......

View the rest of this paper...

Approximate Word Count: 944
Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)

Similar Essays

1. A Renaissance Woman
   

   A Renaissance Woman The Renaissance was a time of growth and change, hundreds of people changed lives in Europe, but none so unusual or magnificent as Isabella d'Este. She was

2. Renaissance Men And Women
   

   However, it is important to note here that the term is clearly "Renaissance Man," not "Renaissance Woman," as during the Renaissance, it was men who were considered the great

3. 20 Century Genius Award
   

   like to present the 20th Century Genius Award to Dr. Maya Angelou. She is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As

4. Renaissance Man And Renaissance Women
   

   new importance to individual expression, self-consciousness and worldly experience. The Renaissance man and woman characterized the Renaissance ideals. A renaissance man was a

5. Oprah Winfrey's Biography(Mla Format)
   

   Oprah Winfrey's Biography(MLA Format) Mrs. Haas English 2 CP 25 October 2005 The Renaissance Woman When Oprah Winfrey told her 49 million viewers, "It just stopped me cold from