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Gonzaga dynasty , Italian dynasty that ruled Mantua 1328–1707 and Montferrat and Casale 1536–1707. Its history began with Luigi I (or Lodovico; 1267–1360), who gained control of Mantua in 1328. Its rulers, many noted as military and political leaders and patrons of the arts, included Giovan Francesco II (died 1444), a general and founder of the first school based on humanistic principles (1423); and Federigo II (died 1540), captain general of the papal forces who was made duke of Mantua in 1530. Mantua was annexed by Austria in 1708.

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