Sforza: Meaning and Definition of

Sfor•za

Pronunciation: (sfôrt'suIt.sfôr'tsä), [key]
— n.
  1. 1873–1952, Italian statesman: anti-Fascist leader.
  2. 1401–66, Italian condottiere and duke of Milan 1450–66.
  3. his father,or1369–1424, Italian condottiere.
  4. (“the Moor”), 1451–1508, duke of Milan 1494–1500 (son of Francesco Sforza).
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