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Location: Babaeski Kirklareli Turkey

Ascanio Sforza

Italian Cardinal of the Catholic Church
Years: 1455 - 1505

Ascanio Maria Sforza Visconti (March 3, 1455 – May 28, 1505) is an Italian Cardinal of the Catholic Church.

Generally known as a skilled diplomat who plays a major role in the election of Rodrigo Borgia as Pope Alexander VI, Sforza serves as Vice-Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church from 1492 until 1505.