Duke of Urbino

The Duke of Urbino was a noble title granted to the ruler of the Duchy of Urbino, a small but influential Italian state during the Renaissance. The duke was a powerful political and military leader responsible for governance, warfare, and cultural patronage. The most famous holder, Federico da Montefeltro, was renowned for his intelligence, patronage of the arts, and strategic skill. The duchy was a hub of Renaissance culture, and the duke’s court attracted artists, scholars, and architects, helping Renaissance ideas flourish in Italy.