Beatrice of Naples was a noblewoman born in 1457, known for her beauty and intelligence. She was the daughter of Ferdinand I of Naples and Isabella of Clermont. Beatrice became the Duchess of Milan through her marriage to Ludovico Sforza, a powerful ruler, which helped strengthen political alliances in Italy. Her life was marked by the turbulent politics of the Italian Renaissance. Beatrice was a patron of the arts and supported artists like Leonardo da Vinci. She died in 1497, leaving a legacy as a significant figure in the history of Naples and Milan.