Background
Born in Massa, she was the daughter of Antonio Alberico II Malaspina and Lucrezia d"Este. His father in 1481 had become marquis of Massa and lord of Carrara, together with his brother Francesco.
Born in Massa, she was the daughter of Antonio Alberico II Malaspina and Lucrezia d"Este. His father in 1481 had become marquis of Massa and lord of Carrara, together with his brother Francesco.
Elenora was married to Scipione Fieschi, count of Lavagna, but she died in 1516. The following year Fieschi would marry again, to Ricciarda. The marriage lasted for four years, until he also died heirless.
After Antonio Alberico"s death in 1519, Ricciarda succeeded him.
However, after Lorenzo"s betrayals, Ricciarda was able to oust him from government in 1541. She continued to reign in Massa until her death in 1553.
