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By 1535 the Sforza dukes of Milan were extinct in the legitimate male line after Francesco II Sforza died childless. As a result, for all intents and purposes, the Sforza missed out on being part of the squabbles and intrigues of a period when Italy was still dominated by Italian ruling families (1500-1737). Personally, I think that given the Sforza predisposition for scheming and intrigue they could've rivaled the early Medici dukes. If the Sforza were to at least survive until the mid-18th century like the other ruling houses, what impact might have had on Italian and European politics?
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