Francesco IV Gonzaga
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Francesco IV Gonzaga (born May 7, 1586 in Mantua , † December 22, 1612 there ) was Duke of Mantua .
He was the eldest son of Duke Vincenzo I Gonzaga of Mantua and Montferrat and his successor when his father died on February 18, 1612. Ten months later, Francesco also died. Since he did not leave a male heir, the title passed to his brother, Cardinal Ferdinando Gonzaga , who had to retire from church service to continue the family.
He married Margaret of Savoy on February 19, 1608 in Turin (April 28, 1589 - June 26, 1655), daughter of Duke Carlo Emanuele I , with whom he had three children:
- Maria Gonzaga (July 29, 1609 - August 14, 1660), heiress of the duchies of Mantua and Montferrat ⚭ December 25, 1627 Carlo II Gonzaga (1609–1631), Duke of Nevers and Rethel
- Luigi Gonzaga (June 27, 1611 - August 3, 1612)
- Eleonora Gonzaga (September 12, 1612 - September 13, 1612)
Web links
- Literature by and about Francesco IV. Gonzaga in the catalog of the German National Library
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Vincenzo I. |
Duke of Mantua 1612 |
Ferdinando |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gonzaga, Francesco IV. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | eldest son of Duke Vincenzo I |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 7, 1586 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mantua |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 22, 1612 |
| Place of death | Mantua |