during the 13th century, renaissance
The powerful Italian banking family that ruled Florence during the Renaissance was the Medici family. They were prominent patrons of the arts and played a crucial role in the cultural and political life of Florence, supporting artists like Michelangelo and Botticelli. The Medici's influence extended beyond banking; they produced several popes and held significant political power, shaping the course of Italian history during the Renaissance.
the medici family
it was a very hairy group
Back during the Medieval period, the Medici family started to rise in power until they had full control over Florence and most of middle Italy with connections with the Papacy and including dukedom.
Medici
His father had some influence as a notary in Florence, but not powerful.
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The Medici family controlled Florence during the Renaissance!
The Medici banking family was the leading patron of Renaissance Florence.
farming
Florence became a major city during the renaissance because the Medici family, who was very rich and powerful at the time, sponsored many artists and without them they wouldn't have been able to create and sell so much work.
They were very powerful in Florence. A pope was a Medici and they had the banking system in Florence. Catherine Medici married the French king. The family supported the arts and hired Michelangelo to make David and for a time daVinci was also had them as a sponsor.