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Alberto Azzo II (997 or July 10 1009 Modena – August 20 1097 Modena) Margrave of Milan and Liguria Count of Gavello and Padua Rovigo Lunigiana Monselice and Montagnana aka Albertezzo II was a powerful nobleman in the Holy Roman Empire. He is considered the founder of Casa d’Este (House of Este) having been head of the first family to be master of Este a town of Padua.Alberto Azzo II was the only son of Albert Azzo I Margrave of Milan.