What role did the medici family play in florence during the renaissance?

Answer 1

The Medici family was the wealthiest family in Florence. They developed their wealth through textile trade then helped to develop the economy by opening the Medici bank. The Medici bank used a credit/debit system that allowed more people to enter the merchant business and allowed for the post-plague economy to rebuild.

Answer 2

The Medici family funded a pirate that eventually became pope they then got control of the church bank account in florence they became the most powerful family inn florence when they got control of this bank account they built an art school that housed many famous artists like Machiavelli, Leonardo da'Vinci, and Michaelangelo.

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Answer 3

Wealthy merchants, the Medici's played a large role in the political development of the city, as well as patronage of the arts. Without holding any official position, the Medici managed to exert influence over the political environment of the Italian Renaissance.

Answer 4

providing patronage for Renaissance artists.

Answer 5

they were very rich merchants who ruled Florance so they funded building statues etc . they were patrons of the arts.

Answer 6

the medici family were the judgmental rulers and bankers of florence. The medici family sat down and ate food all day. particularly Pizza