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Francesco I d'Este
Duke of Modena and Reggio (1610–1658)
| Francesco I d'Este | |
|---|---|
Portrait by Diego Velázquez, 1638 | |
| Reign | 11 July 1629 – 14 October 1658 |
| Predecessor | Alfonso III d'Este |
| Successor | Alfonso IV d'Este |
| Born | (1610-09-06)6 September 1610 Modena |
| Died | 14 October 1658(1658-10-14) (aged 48) Santhià, Vercelli, Savoy |
| Spouses | |
| Issue | Alfonso, Hereditary Prince of Modena Alfonso IV, Duke of Modena Isabella, Duchess of Parma Eleonora d'Este Maria, Duchess of Parma Rinaldo, Duke of Modena |
| House | Este |
| Father | Alfonso III d'Este, Duke of Modena |
| Mother | Isabella of Savoy |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Francesco I d'Este (6 September 1610 – 14 October 1658) was Duke of Modena and Reggio from 1629 until his death. The eldest son of Alfonso III d'Este, he became reigning duke after his father's abdication.
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