# Laura Martinozzi

_Italian noble (1639-1687)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Laura Martinozzi, Duchess of Modena and Reggio, niece of the Chief minister of France Jules Cardinal Mazarin and one of the Mazarinettes, by marriage became Duchess consort of Modena and Reggio, and following the death of her husband, she acted as regent for her minor son during 1662–1674. She was the mother of Mary of Modena, Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 27 May 1639 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269371#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Fano ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269371#P19))
- **Died:** 19 July 1687 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269371#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269371#P20))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269371#P106))
- **Spouse:** Alfonso IV d'Este, Duke of Modena ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269371#P26))
- **Positions held:** regent ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269371#P39))

## Questions

**When was Laura Martinozzi born?**  
Laura Martinozzi was born on 27 May 1639 in Fano.

**What positions has Laura Martinozzi held?**  
Positions held by Laura Martinozzi include: regent.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Laura Martinozzi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Martinozzi) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q269371](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269371) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Laura Martinozzi duchessa Modena.jpg by Unidentified painter (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Laura_Martinozzi_duchessa_Modena.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Laura Martinozzi". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/laura-martinozzi. Retrieved 14 November 2026.