Cangrande della Scala was an influential Italian nobleman and military leader during the 14th century. He was born in 1291 and became the lord of Verona, a significant city in northern Italy. Cangrande is known for his military prowess and his role in expanding the power of the Scaliger family, which ruled Verona and its surrounding territories. Cangrande was also a patron of the arts and literature, supporting notable figures such as the poet Dante Alighieri. His reign is marked by cultural development and political stability in Verona. Cangrande died in 1329, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.