Duke Guidobaldo da Montefeltro was an Italian nobleman born in 1472, known for his role as the Duke of Urbino. He succeeded his uncle, Federico da Montefeltro, and ruled from 1508 until his death in 1509. Guidobaldo was recognized for his patronage of the arts and his support of Renaissance culture, which flourished in his court. He was also a military leader, although his reign was marked by political challenges and conflicts. Guidobaldo's marriage to Elisabetta Gonzaga strengthened alliances, and he is remembered for his contributions to the development of Urbino as a center of art and learning during the Renaissance.