- Born on July 28, 1544 in Castel Goffredo
- Deceased on February 13, 1586 in Milan, at the age of 41 years
Parents
- Aloisio Gonzaga (1494 - 1549), signore di Castiglione, condottiere
- Caterina Anguissola (c. 1508 - 1550)
Family
- Married in 1566, with Marthe de Tane (1550 - 1605), demoiselle d'honneur de la reine Élisabeth de Valois, issuing
- Francesco (1577 - 1616)
- Cristierno (1580 - 1630)