Alfonso II d'Este duke of Ferrara from 1559 to 1597 (1533–1597) (1533–1597) Parents Renee of France Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara Children Siblings Lucrezia d'Este Eleonora d'Este Luigi d'Este Anna of Este Partners Margherita Gonzaga, Duchess of Ferrara Lucrezia de' Medici Archduchess Barbara of Austria