Career
He was the son of Obizzo III d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara, who had ruled in Ferrara from 1317 to 1352. Alberto founded the University of Ferrara in 1391.
He was the son of Obizzo III d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara, who had ruled in Ferrara from 1317 to 1352. Alberto founded the University of Ferrara in 1391.