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Dukes and rulers of Milan 1277-1447. They
originated as north Italian feudal lords who
attained dominance over the city as a result
of alliance with the Holy Roman emperors.
Despite papal opposition, by the mid-14th
century they ruled 15 other major towns in
northern Italy. The ducy was inherited by the
Sforzas 1447. They had no formal title until
Gian Galeazzo (1351-1402) bought the title of
duke from Emperor Wenceslas IV (1361-1419).
On the death of the last male Visconti,
Filippo Maria, 1447, the duchy was inherited
by his son-in-law, Francesco Sforza.