Lorenzo de' Medici wanted his son and nephew to become high officials in the church to consolidate the Medici family's power and influence in both political and religious spheres. By placing family members in prominent church positions, he could ensure loyalty and support for his family's interests, enhancing their social status and authority in Florence and beyond. Additionally, control over the church offered financial benefits and the ability to shape religious and cultural patronage, further solidifying the Medici's legacy.
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Perhaps you are thinking of Catherine de Medici.
Perhaps you are thinking of Catherine de Medici.
Galileo, Martin Luther and Lorenzo de' Medici, known as "the Magnificent" because of the fame he brought Florence, was also a great patron of the arts. He used his money and power to support philosophers, writers, and artists and was himself a reputable poet and scholar. Under his reign, public festivals were held to entertain, teach, and inspire. Lorenzo spent huge sums to purchase Greek and Latin manuscripts and have them copied into the Italian vernacular. Lorenzo's actions did not go unnoticed by the Church. Pope Sixtus IV was so alarmed by Lorenzo's power and popularity that he conspired in an unsuccessful assassination plot against him.(Robert Hold)
Lorenzo de' Medici often portrayed other members of the College of Cardinals as politically motivated and sometimes corrupt, emphasizing their ambition for power and influence within the Church. He highlighted their rivalry and self-serving nature, suggesting that many were more concerned with personal gain than spiritual leadership. Despite this, he recognized their importance in the broader political landscape of Italy and Europe, acknowledging that their alliances and decisions could significantly impact the Medici family's interests.
Lorenzo (the Magnificent) de'Medici was the de facto leader of Florence in the late 15th century. There was an attempt on his life in 1478 orchestrated by the church, and he would brutally hunt down those who tried to kill him (and had successfully killed his brother). This sparked a war against the Vatican, but was ultimately unsuccessful. Lorenzo's is largely known for his further consolidation of Medici political power in Florence, orchestrating a number of important marriages between de Medici's and other European families, spreading and expanding renaissance ideas in Florence and abroad (notably through his patronage of music, art, and various theatrical performances), spreading the concept of diplomacy, and his relationship with Niccolo Machiavelli.
Clergy were the Church officials, and the laity were the regular members.
Isabelle Hyman has written: 'Brunelleschi in perspective' 'Fifteenth century Florentine studies' -- subject(s): Buildings, structures, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Renaissance Architecture, San Lorenzo (Church : Florence, Italy)
A will may be read in church or not. That is up to the executor and the church officials. The will does not become official in the United States until it is read in probate court.
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The appointment of church officials by kings and nobles rather than by church officials apex
Lorenzo Frugiuele has written: 'La sinistra e i cattolici' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Church and state, Church history, History, Politics and government