Albert Azzo II, Margrave of Milan

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Albert Azzo II

Born possibly 997 or 1009
Modena
Died August 20, 1097 (aged 88/100)
Modena

Alberto Azzo II (c. 997 – August 20, 1097), 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.