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What city did the medici family rule?
medici family ruled Florence :D
Is the Medici family from Sicily?
If you are asking about the origin of the Medici Family, they are not from Sicily. During the Renaissance, the Medici bank had skyrocketed. Sicily unfortunately wasn't as wealthy as Florence, Italy (Medici is based in Florence.) Yes, they are known as "The Kings of Sicily" but rather less, if you had 100 florins in your pocket at the time, you were richer than more than a kilometer of Sicily.
Who ruled Florence from 1469 to 1492?
Lorenzo de Medici ruled Florence from 1469 to 1492.
What industries were the Medici family members heavily involved making them the most powerful family in flocentine?
While the Medici family never actually ruled Florence, they had control and influenced many citizens. Their power mainly came from being the official bankers of the papacy. They were very wealthy, and also dealt with many of the great painters of the Renaissance.
When did the Medici start?
They built palaces and kept a strong military. They were involved in all aspects of life in the city. They were great supporters of artists, writers, and musicians. The Medicis also defeated enemies who plotted against the family or even to murder some of its members.
What city did the medici family rule?
medici family ruled Florence :D
Who controlled Florence Italy?
Wealthy merchant families ruled Florence. The Albizzi Family was prominent in Florence from 1382 to 1434. The House of Medici ruled from 1434 to 1737, when there were no more male heirs, after which Austria temporarily ruled Tuscany. Tuscany became a province of the United Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
What is the famous family that ruled florence?
Lorenzo De Medici
Is the Medici family from Sicily?
If you are asking about the origin of the Medici Family, they are not from Sicily. During the Renaissance, the Medici bank had skyrocketed. Sicily unfortunately wasn't as wealthy as Florence, Italy (Medici is based in Florence.) Yes, they are known as "The Kings of Sicily" but rather less, if you had 100 florins in your pocket at the time, you were richer than more than a kilometer of Sicily.
What type of governments did the Renaissance make?
The government was a city-state ruled by the wealthy Medici family.
Who were the medicis?
The Medici were a powerful family that ruled Florence for over 100 years. They supported some of the greatest artists of the renaissance, such as Donatello and Michelangelo. The Medici started out as a merchant family, but eventually their business, influences and friends made them the richest family in Florence and they eventually took power. Cosimo De Medici was the first Medici who ruled Florence, he was the patron of Filippo Brunelleschi, the person who desgined and led the construction of the big Cathedral of Florence Lorenzo de Medici created an art academy where famous artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo made their art. The Pope Leo X was a Medici that was exiled from Florence. Even Galileo belonged to the Medici court, he was the personal teacher of one of the Medici.
What was the name of the rich family who ruled Florence and supported the development of many artists by being patrons?
That sounds like the Medici.
Who ruled Florence from 1469 to 1492?
Lorenzo de Medici ruled Florence from 1469 to 1492.
What industries were the Medici family members heavily involved making them the most powerful family in flocentine?
While the Medici family never actually ruled Florence, they had control and influenced many citizens. Their power mainly came from being the official bankers of the papacy. They were very wealthy, and also dealt with many of the great painters of the Renaissance.
When did the Medici start?
They built palaces and kept a strong military. They were involved in all aspects of life in the city. They were great supporters of artists, writers, and musicians. The Medicis also defeated enemies who plotted against the family or even to murder some of its members.
What role did the medici family play in florence during the renaissance?
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.
What woman ruled France until her son Charles was sold enough to rule?
Catherine de Medici
