A cruel ruler of this city, who allegedly locked all his castle wells, would finally be murdered by Andrea Lampugnani. Niccolò Piccinino became a condottiero for a ruler of this city who lost the Battle of Anghiari (“ong-YAH-ree”) thanks to Niccolò’s command. Another ruler of this city was imprisoned in a cage after being betrayed by Swiss mercenaries at Novara. One family gained control over this city by ousting Napoleone della Torre. The assassination of Gian Galeazzo Maria (“jahn gah-lay-AHT-so Maria”) allowed a ruler of this city and ally of Charles VIII to consolidate power. A “Golden” Republic was established in this city after the death of the childless Filippo Maria Visconti. A ruler of this city was nicknamed “il Moro” and patronized da Vinci’s The Last Supper. For 10 points, the Sforzas ruled what capital of Lombardy? ■END■
ANSWER: Milan [or Milano; accept Duchy of Milan] (Filippo Maria Visconti lost the Battle of Anghiari.)
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