Obizzo III d'Este
Obizzo III d'Este | |
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Obizzo III depicted in the Genealogia dei principi d'Este (1470s) | |
| Born | 14 July 1294 |
| Died | 20 March 1352 (aged 57) |
| Noble family | House of Este |
| Spouses | Elisabeth of Saxe-Wittenberg Lippa Ariosti |
| Issue Detail | Albert V d'Este |
| Father | Aldobrandino II d'Este |
| Mother | Alda Rangoni |
Obizzo III d'Este (14 July 1294 – 20 March 1352) was the Marquess of Ferrara from 1317 until his death. He initially shared the lordship of Ferrar with his brothers, but ended up as the sole ruler. Obizzo expanded his family possessions by acquiring the cities of Modena and Parma.