# Vincenzo II Gonzaga

_Italian Duke and Catholic cardinal; (1594-1627)_

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> Vincenzo II Gonzaga was the Duke of Mantua and Duke of Montferrat from 1626 until his death.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 January 1594 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2142124#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Mantua ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2142124#P19))
- **Died:** 26 December 1627 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2142124#P570))
- **Place of death:** Mantua ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2142124#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; Catholic bishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2142124#P106))
- **Spouse:** Isabella Gonzaga ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2142124#P26))
- **Positions held:** Duke of Montferrat (1626–1627); Duke of Màntua (1626–1627); cardinal (since 2 December 1615) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2142124#P39))

## Questions

**When was Vincenzo II Gonzaga born?**  
Vincenzo II Gonzaga was born on 7 January 1594 in Mantua.

**What positions has Vincenzo II Gonzaga held?**  
Positions held by Vincenzo II Gonzaga include: Duke of Montferrat (1626–1627); Duke of Màntua (1626–1627); cardinal (since 2 December 1615).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Vincenzo II Gonzaga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincenzo_II_Gonzaga) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2142124](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2142124) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Justus Sustermans - Portrait of Vincenzo II Gonzaga - WGA21973.jpg by Justus Sustermans (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Justus_Sustermans_-_Portrait_of_Vincenzo_II_Gonzaga_-_WGA21973.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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