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What type of government existed in Florence during the Renaissance?
the Medici took control of the city!
What is the Medici family famous for?
The Medici Family made a fortune as wool and silk merchants and bankers. They built alliances with other wealthy families, acquired important positions in the Church, and married into Europe's royal families. By 1434, Cosimo de Medici was powerful enough to take over Florence. The Medici Family sponsord artists like Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and so many more.
Were the Pazzi conspiracy family of Florence Jewish?
It is often assumed that the Medici of Florence were Jewish because they made a great fortune as money-lenders, which is widely viewed (rightly and wrongly) as a Jewish trade. They were in fact Catholic by faith and tradition and produced two Popes (Leo X and Clement VII) and many cardinals. HOWEVER, a distinguished Jewish Rabbi and medical doctor, Jachiel da Pesaro, converted to Catholicism in 1583--under the sponsorship of Cardinal Ferdinando dei Medici, later Grand Duke Ferdinando I. Upon baptism, Jachiel took the name of Vitale dei Medici and was effectively "adopted" by Ferdinando. VItale's sons Alessandro and Antonio dei Medici inherited the family name along with the Catholic faith and enjoyed great wealth and influence in Florence. IN SUMMARY: The Medici of Florence were definitely not Jewish but there were several quasi-Medici (with no blood tie) who were formerly Jewish.
Who was the first of a long line of popes from the Medici family of Florence?
they were a very influential family during the renaissance. They gained there wealth from banking and other businesses. They slowly gained power and became one of the most influential families of florantine italy. At one point they held government postions in Florance and they became great patrons of art.
What was the title that Giovanni de Medici took when he became pope in 1513?
Pope Leo X
What type of government existed in Florence during the Renaissance?
the Medici took control of the city!
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.
Where is the birthplace of renaissance?
The Rebaiaance originally began in Florence, Italy. Merchants and bankers (the Medici family) took control of papal banking; thus, began to dominate European banking on both sides of the Alps. These profit contributes to the city's economy vitality.
What is the Medici family famous for?
The Medici Family made a fortune as wool and silk merchants and bankers. They built alliances with other wealthy families, acquired important positions in the Church, and married into Europe's royal families. By 1434, Cosimo de Medici was powerful enough to take over Florence. The Medici Family sponsord artists like Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and so many more.
Were the Pazzi conspiracy family of Florence Jewish?
It is often assumed that the Medici of Florence were Jewish because they made a great fortune as money-lenders, which is widely viewed (rightly and wrongly) as a Jewish trade. They were in fact Catholic by faith and tradition and produced two Popes (Leo X and Clement VII) and many cardinals. HOWEVER, a distinguished Jewish Rabbi and medical doctor, Jachiel da Pesaro, converted to Catholicism in 1583--under the sponsorship of Cardinal Ferdinando dei Medici, later Grand Duke Ferdinando I. Upon baptism, Jachiel took the name of Vitale dei Medici and was effectively "adopted" by Ferdinando. VItale's sons Alessandro and Antonio dei Medici inherited the family name along with the Catholic faith and enjoyed great wealth and influence in Florence. IN SUMMARY: The Medici of Florence were definitely not Jewish but there were several quasi-Medici (with no blood tie) who were formerly Jewish.
What bad things happened during the renaissance?
The Medici took over control of Florence through tyranny after being exiled. They also took the spot of Pope. They ordered a boy to be painted gold with led paint, and since that's poisonus, the boy died later. Leonardo Da Vinci's tank and helicopter plans were never published, and they both worked. "people died in that era" sigh :{
Who was the first of a long line of popes from the Medici family of Florence?
they were a very influential family during the renaissance. They gained there wealth from banking and other businesses. They slowly gained power and became one of the most influential families of florantine italy. At one point they held government postions in Florance and they became great patrons of art.
What famous Italian family produced two Popes Pope Leo X and Pope Clement VII what were their names before they took those papal names?
They belonged to the Medici family. Leo's name was Giovanni, Clement's was Giulio.
What was the title that Giovanni de Medici took when he became pope in 1513?
Pope Leo X
What were Florence Nightingale's parents names?
Florence Nightingale had been born into a wealthy family after her father received inheritance from the Nightingale family. It is unclear what her parents job's were or if her father even worked after taking arms into the Nightingale family.
What title did Giovanni de Medici take when he became pope in 1513?
He took the name of Pope Leo X.
What was florence nightgale husbands name?
Florence Nightingale never married, so she did not have a husband. She dedicated her life to nursing and social reform, and her commitment to her work took precedence over personal relationships. Nightingale's focus on her career and the advancement of healthcare left little room for marriage or family life.
