Albert Azzo II, Margrave of Milan
Albert Azzo II, Margrave of Milan | |
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Alberto Azzo II depicted in the Genealogia dei principi d'Este (1470s) | |
| Born | January/February 997 Modena |
| Died | 20 August 1097 (aged 100) Modena |
| Noble family | House of Este Obertenghi |
| Spouse(s) | Kunigunde of Altdorf Garsende of Maine |
| Issue | Welf I Fulco I Hugh V |
| Father | Albert Azzo I |
| Mother | Adela of Milan |
Alberto Azzo II (January/February 997 in Modena – 20 August 1097 in Modena), Margrave of Milan, and Liguria, Count of Gavello, Padua, Rovigo, Lunigiana, Monselice, and Montagnana, was a powerful nobleman in the Holy Roman Empire. He is considered the founder of Casa d'Este (House of Este), having been head of the first family to be master of Este, a town of Padua.