The Medici Family

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.

Cosimo de medici impacted the world by creating the first bank (medici bank) first cashed checks. He created first public library( San Marco) which studied classics. created the treaty of lodi which brought an end to all fighting between the city states. founder of college at Pisa, which focused on the study of Greek. he was a patron to famous artists like leonardo da vinci, donatello, michelangelo, Brunelieschis, etc. His family were leaders of FFlorence for 100 years, making FFlorence extremely rich in both art, and money. may monumets such were created because of him, example Palazzo medici a mansion in honour of CCosimo. other designers used these classic designs for private mansions. Without Cosimo De medic we wouldn't have art by famous artists, we wouldn't have public libraries, and we wouldn't have banking (capitalism)

Archbishop Salviati and Francesco Pazzi murdered Giuliano de' Medici on April 26, 1478, in Florence's great cathedral, the Duomo.

She had an arranged marriage when she was about 13 years old and gave birth to 10 children, but only 7 survived

Lorenzo and his wife had 9 children.

display their wealth and splendor

medici family ruled Florence :D

In 1914, Girolamo Savonarola had come to the conclusion that the Medici family had to much power in Florence because of their incredible banking and economic systems. Savonarola began to preach to the people of Florence of his ideas and philosophy. He gained many followers and eventually built up enough support to overthrow the Medici Family. He then went on to appoint very famous Machiavelli to be his secretary.

they invented the toilet

The Medici is a political family dynasty from Florence and Tuscany. It is came to power in the 14th century and eventually became so strong that is started the Medici bank in the 15th century.

She was a Catholic.

Michelangelo Buonarroti, who became known by his first name alone, was probably the greatest artist of the European Renaissance. The Medici were the greatest and richest family of his native Florence and patrons of self-indulgent art. Their histories are intertwined, but there was tremendous tension between them until Michelangelo left his home and the Medici for the last three decades of his life.

Michelango was invited at age 14 by Lorenzo de Medici to attend his private art school.Three years later, Lorenzo died and Michelangelo lost the financial backing and social favor of the Medici family. Two years later he was invited back to court on a commission from Pierro de Medici. But that same year the Medicis were ousted as rulers of Florence under French pressure. Michelangelo fled, but returned within a year after Florence stabilized. But the only commissions offered him came from the Medici family. One work was sold to a Vatican official, who was so impressed he invited Michelangelo, now 21, to Rome.

He moved between Rome and Florence until newly elected Pope Julius II gave Michelangelo his first papal commission in 1505. That led to a job in 1508 to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which he completed in 1512. But Julius died in 1513, and was succeeded by Leo X of the Medici family. The two clashed as Michelangelo was commissioned to build a new facade for the basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, then was frustrated at every turn of the still-unfinished project before the cash-strapped family cancelled it after three years. Amazingly, the family soon thereafter rehired Michelangelo to build a family funerary chapel in San Lorenzo. This was completed, but only by Michelangelo's assistants after his final break with the family.

A public uprising in 1527 ousted the ducal Medicis, and a republic was reinstalled. When the Medici returned to besiege the city, Michelangelo stopped work on their chapel and began work strengthening the city's defenses against them. But the city fell and the Medici were reinstated in 1530. Michelangelo was completely out of favor with and for the Medici, and left Florence for good until his body was exhumed in Rome and he was re-interred -- according to his wishes -- in his native city.

providing patronage for Renaissance artists

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.

Marie de' Medici died on July 4, 1642 at the age of 69.

Catherine de Medici is the mother of high heeled shoes. Leonardo da Vinci supposedly helped her with this invention so she could impress the Royal Court of France. she also held the very first ballet.

Cathrine de medici is a woman who was born April 13 1533 and married Henry duke of urbino and had ten children but three did not survive pregnancyshe was very cruel only sometimes she was a queen of three of her sons who were king because her husband died in a jousting accident.

Type your answer here... patronage of Renaissance artists

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.

Since the family controlled the entire Florence, their family fortune was close to something like 650 billion dollars. After Lorenzo died, the fortune was lost forever by other rulers and kings. Since the family controlled the entire Florence, their family fortune was close to something like 650 billion dollars. After Lorenzo died, the fortune was lost forever by other rulers and kings.

The Medici family was a very wealthy family during the 12th and 13th centuries. They were part of the patrician class but amassed their wealth through banking and commerce. They had a huge political influence and helped to contribute the arts and sciences.

The Medici's were Christians. Lorenzo de Medici was cursed by the pope who was in Florence at his deathbed.

Their wealth came from being bankers. They were the bankers to the Pope and pretty much all powerful rulers in Europe. They had banks throughout Europe.

This is a rather hard one to answer since they lived so long ago.

Though, I wouldn't doubt it. I find it hard to believe that they were just die off, leaving us with no descendants. But, check below article.

Catherine de Medici was the queen of France in the sixteenth century. She ruled alongside her husband whose name was Henry. Henry didn't love Catherine but loved another lady who was thought to be the most beautiful in France. He paid her for sexual favors. Catherine de Medici brought Italian herbs and food to France, and French cooking was based on that.