Was Sandro Botticelli gay

Answer 1

No, he never married, he even claimed that the prospect of marriage gave him nightmares!

Some say that he fell in love with Simonetta Vespucci, the most beautiful woman in Florence in her days, who was loved and admired by all. She was married to a cousin of Amerigo Vespucci and was possibly the mistress of Giuliano de'Medici (brother of Lorenzo il Magnifico). She was dubbed 'Queen of Beauty' by all inhabitants of Florence, and tournaments were held in her honour. Sadly, she died in her early twenties of tuberculosis. It is said that Botticelli was in hopelessly in love with her, but she was out of his league. She certainly is depicted in many of his paintings, some made even decades after she died, and when Botticelli was dying himself, he asked to be buried at her feet, a wish that has been granted.

Answer 2

The Medicis commissioned Botticelli to paint several paintings for them.

Answer 3

Yes Sandro had four older siblings all of which were boys.

Answer 4

no, but he did like this married woman and when he died he was barried next to her and she is in most of Sandro's paintings.

Answer 5

Botticelli did not get married, he died alone. however he was in love with a married women who are in most of his paintings. When he died he was buried right next to her.

Answer 6

No, no known kids.

Answer 7

sure

Answer 8

no

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

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