Matteo Maria Bojardo; his Ancestors 181
1434. His Birth 181
His Parents 181
His Education 181
1469. He is sent out as one of the Noblemen to welcome Frederic III.
to Ferrara 181
1471. Borso, Marquess of Ferrara, created Duke 181
Bojardo accompanies him to Rome on his Investiture 181
1472. Marriage of Bojardo to Taddea 182
1473. Bojardo selected by the Duke of Ercole to escort his Wife to
Ferrara 182
1478. He is made Governor of Reggio 182
1494. His Death 182
His Lyrical Poetry 182
His Classical Works 182
An Extract from his "Orlando Innamorato" 183