List of rulers of Mantua

Timeline During its history as independent entity, Mantua had different rulers who governed on the city and the lands of Mantua from the Middle Ages to the early modern period.

During its time as free commune and signoria ("lordship"), the Lords of Mantua were exponents of the Bonacolsi and Gonzaga families.

In 1627, Duke Vincent II deceased without heirs, ending the original line of Gonzagas.

From 1628 to 1631, a succession war was fought between the Duke of Guastalla, supported by the Holy Roman Empire, and the Duke of Nevers, supported by France, for the control of the Duchy of Mantua.

(2) Beatrice of Lorraine3 children (2) Welf of BavariaChildless Ghibellines Guelphs • Purchased the title from Emperor Sigismund (Title obtained by Emperor Charles V) (2) Eleanor de' Medici6 children • Brother of Francis IV • Brother of Ferdinand and Francis IV (2) Suzanne Henriette of LorraineChildless

Coat of arms of the House of Gonzaga, the ruling family of Mantua for most of its history.