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The Medici Family

The Medici family was one of the most powerful and influential entities of the Italian Renaissance. Their family members included rulers and Popes, and they were patrons of artists such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi.

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Palace built by Cosimo De Medici?

I've heard that when Cosimo De Medici wanted a palace built, he asked Filippo Brunelleschi to design him one. When he came back with the completed model Cosime said that it was too grand and he didnt want people to be jealous because of political instability, so he rejected it. he had another one designed by Michelozzo, which he accepted

Where was Cosimo Medici home?

his home was in florence, he lived in the 'palazzo medici riccardi' (Via/road camillo cavour, 3, 50129, florenca) but he moved in the 'palazzo vecchio' (Piazza/square della Signoria, Firenze) then he bouht the palazzo pitti (Piazza/square dei Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze)

When was cosimi di Medici born?

Septembr 27, 13

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Was the Medici family a violent family?

yes in some ways, they made lots of enemys when they came to power and many members of the medici family were murdered. However they were great patrons of art and they made florance great

Where did Catherine Medici live most?

The Medici family lived in Florence, Italy and this was the seat of their power. The palaces they had still exist and can be seen today by tourist. She was queen of France as well, but Florence, Italy was her home.

Which Medici brother became pope?

According to Wili[pedia, there have been four Medici popes:

Pope Leo X (December 11, 1475 - December 1, 1521), born Giovanni de' Medici, was pope from 1513 to his death.

Pope Clement VII (May 26, 1478 - September 25, 1534), born Giulio di Giuliano de' Medici, was a cardinal from 1513 to 1523 and was pope from 1523 to 1534.

Pope Pius IV (March 31, 1499 - December 9, 1565), born Giovanni Angelo Medici, was pope from 1559 to 1565. However, he was only distantly related to the other Medici Popes.

Pope Leo XI (June 2, 1535 - April 27, 1605), born Alessandro Ottaviano de' Medici, was pope from April 1, 1605, to April 27 of the same year.

Was Lorenzo de Medici da Vinci's patron?

Leonardo da Vinci's most important patron and the one who employed him the longest was the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Il Moro

This Medici was perhaps the greatest ever patron of the arts?

The Medici family was full of patrons of the arts. However, the greatest among these was Lorenzo de Medici, who sponsored both Botticelli and Michelangelo.

Why did cosimo de Medici found the platonic academy in florence?

To provide a place for the study and discussion of Plato's works

What did lorenzo Medici do for a living?

he was a banker and a duke... he was also a big sponsor of arte or art.. he also did it with his wife. :D

How did Michelangelo know Lorenzo De Medici?

In the garden of one of the Medici buildings in Florence there was a school for young sculptors. The very young Michelangelo often stopped there to look, was allowed to try his hand and Lorenzo saw him. After that Lorenzo often invited Michelangelo to stay with him.

Which artists did Cosimo de Medici support?

Some of the most important artists supported by Cosimo il Vecchio were Brunelleschi, Michelozzo, Donatello, and Fra Angelico.

How did Catherine de Medici die?

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