Gonzaga

Gonzaga may refer to more than one subject. The most widely known are: 1) Gonzaga University, a private Catholic university in Spokane, Washington. It was established in 1887 by Jesuit missionaries and named after Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts, sciences, business, and engineering. 2) The House of Gonzaga, a prominent Italian noble family that ruled Mantua from 1328 to 1708. They governed the Duchy of Mantua and, through dynastic alliances, expanded influence in northern Italy and the area around Montferrat. The family were notable patrons of Renaissance art and culture, commissioning works by artists such as Andrea Mantegna and designing the Ducal Palace in Mantua. The duchy came under Habsburg control in 1708 following the War of the Spanish Succession. Beyond these, Gonzaga is also a surname borne by various individuals and may appear in other geographic or institutional names, depending on context.