CHAPTER XI

1492

Intellectual and artistic revival in Lombardy--Lodovico and his secretaries--Building of the new University of Pavia--Reforms and extension of the University--The library of the Castello remodelled --Poliziano and Merula--Lodovico founds new schools at Milan-- Equestrian statue of Francesco Sforza--Leonardo's paintings at Milan--Lodovico as a patron of art and learning 125

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