House of Bentivoglio

House Of Bentivoglio

Bentivoglio (Latin: Bentivoius) was an Italian family that became the de facto rulers of Bologna and responsible for giving the city its political autonomy during the Renaissance.

Read more about House Of Bentivoglio:  History, Rulers of Bologna, Other Notable Family Members, Power Base

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