Caterina Sforza The Tigress of Forli | Ep. 6

Caterina Sforza, known as The Tigress of Forli (la tigre), for her her ruthless ways of defending Forli and Imola during the 15th century in Italy. She was not one to back down, even when it came to a fight with the Pope and his son Cesare Borgia.
While her main concern may have been defending her borders, she found time for love after her marriage to Girolamo Riario. She may have lost her power and rule of Forli and Imola, but her marriage to Giovanni de Medici would lead to her grandson becoming the Grand Duke of Florence.

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[lorihogue]

I portray Contessa Caterina Sforza and have been researching her life. Most historians agree that Machiavelli was embellishing or outright lying about the skirt lifting that probably never happened. I'm currently re-reading 'The Tigress of Forli' by Elizabeth Lev. A fantastic source and one I highly recommend.

[sentatsantilis]

Omg, I think I like the Netflix Medici Caterina better. 😳😂 Seriously, fascinating study of her & excellent points you share! Wish I was able to learn about her & other leading Renaissance women in school!! Thanks for another great one!! 🙏🏼🌹🖋️📖

[rathertiredofthemess]

She said about her children, “I can make more!”

[monikahasch]

It's said, pope Alexander once noted that Caterina was the only "man" in the Sforza family

[DePalma.]

My grandmother was a Sforza before taking my grandfather’s surname when married… Many Sforza women have Catherine as their baptismal (middle) name, my mother is one.

[voidspawn]

I learnt about these characters names through Assassin's creed rest i searched myself.

[cjpapasito]

Hi Lynny, I've been really enjoying your videos, thank you for your work. I was wondering if you ever list the references you use? I had a question about your Easter video and where you found your information about how they celebrated and the clothes that were worn during that time.

[jamesporquez]

The noble woman who doesn't take crap from anyone.

[darioalberto]

Girolamo (not "Jirolamo")> in Italian the letter G has a “soft” sound before i or e, as in the English word "general".

[jevimelperalta]

Bastardi!! You think you can threaten me!!!? I'll give you nothing! you want my children?! Take them I HAVE THE INSTRUMENT TO MAKE MORE!!

[rathertiredofthemess]

Average life span of men…36.
Women…46.

[DavidLopez-nx]

That's my great (however many times) Grandmother. That's not how you pronounce Duchy lol. Otherwise good work.

JS

[SidharthKhanikar]

You can take her children as she have instrument to make more