The de Medici Family

Bryan L.

Period 3

Background InfoWhen the De Medici family was in Florence, the city became the cultural center of Europe and the cradle of new Humanism.During the 13th century, the De Medici Family was most likely the richest at the time.In the 14th century their wealth began to increase again.

                                                                         

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Giovanni de’ MediciBorn in the year of 1360.Giovanni’s father is Averardo Detto Bicci and his mother was unknown.Founder of the de’ Medici family and made his family the richest in Italy.His wife is Piccarda Bueri.Giovanni was known as modest, shrewd, and cautious.Was one of five sons who born from a poor widow.His cousin gave him a job and that started the De Medici family. Died on February 20, 1429

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Cosimo de’ MediciBorn on September 27, 1389Father: Giovanni de’ MediciMother: Piccarda BueriSpouse: Contessina de’BardiCosimo was known as: Pater Patriae - Father of the FatherlandCosimo was trained in the family business from a very young ageHe’s always eager to learnDied on August 1, 1464http://find.galegroup.com/srcx/infomark.do?

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Lorenzo de’ MediciBorn on January 1, 1449Father: Piero il GottosoMother: Lucrezia Tuornabuoni Spouse: Clarice OrsiniHe was known as: il Magnifico - the MagnificentWhen Lorenzo was 17, he foiled his father’s ambush, which saved his family and securing the position of the Medici family.A quote from Lorenzo: "Let him who would be happy seize the moment - For tomorrow may never come”Died on April 9, 1492 http://

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Giuliano de'Medici

Born in the year of 1453Father: Piero il GottosoMother: Lucrezia Tuornabuoni Spouse: Fioretta Gorini Died on April 8, 1478

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Giovanni de’ Medici (Pope Leo X)

Born on December 11, 1475Father: Lorenzo il MagnificoMother: Clarice Orsini The night before he was born, his mother had a dream of giving birth to a lion on the altar of Florence Cathedral, so she decides that he will be a pope. By the age of 13, Giovanni de’ Medici becomes the youngest cardinal. Elected pope in 1513.A quote from Giovanni: “Be grateful to God. You should be the link to bind this city closer to the church, and our family with the city. There will be many who will try to corrupt you.“Died on December 1, 1521

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Giulio de’ Medici (Pope Clement VII)

Born in the year of 1478Father: Giuliano de’MediciMother: Fioretta GoriniSpouse: Simonetta da CollavechioGiulio is known as : Inclemente Pontifex Minimus - ‘Pope Inclement the worst!’Died on September 25, 1534http://www.pbs.org/empires/medici/medici/snapshots.html

Catherine de’ MediciBorn on April 13, 1519Birthplace: Florence, ItalyFather: Lorenzo de Medici, Duke of UrbinoMother: Madeline de la Tour d’ AuvergneSpouse: Henri II, King of FranceDate of Marriage: Oct. 28, 1533Had 10 ChildrenDied on January 5, 1589Burial Place: Saint Sauveury

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Cosimo de’ Medici(Cosimo I)

Born on June 15, 1519Father: Giovanni delle Bande NereMother: Maria SalviatiSpouses: (1) Eleonora da Toledo (2) Camilla MartelliHis was known as: The UpstartA quote from Cosimo I : “I am a ruler who accepts the authority of no-one, apart from God”Died on April 21, 1574

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Ferdinado IIBorn on July 14, 1610Father: Cosimo IMother: Maria Maddalena Habsurg of AustriaSpouse: Vittoria della RovereWhen the flee plague came to Florence, Ferdinado II stayed behind in the city to help his people.Father died when he was 11 years old.Died on May 23, 1670

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