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What historical figure inspired the character of the Duke in the poem?

ALorenzo de’ Medici

BAlfonso II d’Este, Duke of Ferrara

CCesare Borgia

DPope Julius II

Answer:

B. Alfonso II d’Este, Duke of Ferrara

Read Explanation:

Explanation: The Duke of Ferrara in the poem is modeled on the historical Alfonso II d’Este, whose wife Lucrezia died under mysterious circumstances.


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