Lucrezia d'Este (1535–1598)
| Lucrezia d'Este | |
|---|---|
Portrait attributed to Federico Zuccari | |
| Duchess consort of Urbino Lady consort of Pesaro | |
| Tenure | 28 September 1574 – 12 February 1598 |
| Born | 16 December 1535 Ferrara |
| Died | 12 February 1598 (aged 62) Ferrara |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | |
| House | Este (by birth) Della Rovere (by marriage) |
| Father | Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara |
| Mother | Renée of France |
Lucrezia d'Este (16 December 1535 – 12 February 1598) was an Italian noblewoman. By birth she was a member of the House of Este, and by marriage to Francesco Maria II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino, she was Duchess consort of Urbino and Sora, and Lady consort of Pesaro, Senigallia, Fossombrone and Gubbio.
She was one of the most educated women of her time, and a notable patron of scientists and poets. The negotiations she initiated with the Holy See preserved the sovereign status and titles of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio for the House of Este.