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Jun 20, 2024 · Ferdinand I (1549–1609), younger brother of Francis and a cardinal when he succeeded to the grand duchy, showed more tact and experience in administration and, during his reign, brought Tuscany to new heights of stability and prosperity.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
6 days ago · The House of Medici (English: / ˈ m ɛ d ɪ tʃ i / MED-itch-ee, UK also / m ə ˈ d iː tʃ i / mə-DEE-chee, Italian: [ˈmɛːditʃi]) was an Italian banking family and political dynasty that first consolidated power in the Republic of Florence under Cosimo de' Medici during the first half of the 15th century.
2 days ago · As Holy Roman Emperor, Charles was sovereign in several states of northern Italy as King of Italy. The Duchy of Milan, however, was under French control. France took Milan from the House of Sforza after victory against Switzerland at the Battle of Marignano in 1515.
2 days ago · Philip felt himself to be culturally Spanish; he had been born in Castile and raised in the Castilian court, his native language was Spanish, and he preferred to live in the Spanish kingdoms. This ultimately impeded his succession to the imperial throne.
1 day ago · 1) When did St. Francis live? He was born in 1181 or 1182 (we’re not sure), and he died in 1226. He thus lived to be only 44 or 45 years old. He was born — and he died — in Assisi, Italy, which is somewhat near Rome. You can read about Assisi here. 2) How did he get the name “Francis?”
5 days ago · The stories surrounding St. Agnes’ life and death are varied. We know the place of her burial, her approximate age, and the place where she was martyred. Much less is known about her life, though there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom in the fourth century.
1 day ago · Francis live streamed the Angelus prayer—which he typically delivered every Sunday to worshippers gathered in the square of St. Peter’s Basilica—from inside the Vatican Palace.
