Este
[es-tey]
- a city in NE Italy: medieval fortress; ancient Roman ruins.
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Ancient Ateste.
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Contemporary Examples of este
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Historical Examples of este
The Este had built a number of residences in the city, which they occupied in turn.
Lucretia BorgiaFerdinand Gregorovius
The Este first appeared there about the end of the twelfth century.
Lucretia BorgiaFerdinand Gregorovius
In this way the Este established the first tyranny on the ruins of a commune.
Lucretia BorgiaFerdinand Gregorovius
Very few of the paintings with which the Este adorned the castle are left.
Lucretia BorgiaFerdinand Gregorovius
All of these men were welcome at the court of the Este because they were accomplished and versatile.
Lucretia BorgiaFerdinand Gregorovius
Este
- a noble family of Italy founded by Alberto Azzo II (996–1097), who was invested with the town of Este in NE Italy as a fief of the Holy Roman Empire. The family governed Ferrara (13th–16th centuries), Modena, and Reggio (13th–18th centuries)
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