Vittoria Colonna (April 1490 – 25 February 1547), marchioness of Pescara, was a prominent Italian noblewoman and poet known for her intellect, literary achievements, and significant influence in the Italian Renaissance. Born into the influential Colonna family, Vittoria was the daughter of Fabrizio Colonna, grand constable of the Kingdom of Naples, and Agnese da Montefeltro. …

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