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Cosimo I de' Medici (12 June 1519 – 21 April 1574) was the second duke of Florence from 1537 until 1569, when he became the first grand duke of Tuscany, a title he held until his death.
Apr 17, 2024 · Cosimo I was the second duke of Florence (1537–74) and first grand duke of Tuscany (1569–74). Cosimo was the great-great-grandson of Lorenzo the Elder, the son of Giovanni di Bicci and brother of Cosimo the Elder, and was thus a member of a branch of the Medici family that had taken an active part.
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May 3, 2024 · Cosimo de’ Medici is known for being the founder of one of the main lines of the Medici family that ruled Florence from 1434 to 1537. He was a patron of the arts and humanism and played an important role in the Italian Renaissance.
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Oct 26, 2023 · A comprehensive overview of the life and legacy of Cosimo I de’ Medici, the first grand duke of Tuscany, who ruled from 1537 to 1574. Learn about his political, military, and cultural achievements, as well as the scholarly debates and sources on his reign.
Nov 9, 2009 · Cosimo de Medici. Another branch of the family, descended from Salvestro’s distant cousin Giovanni di Bicci de Medici, would begin the great Medici dynasty. Giovanni’s elder son, Cosimo...
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Cosimo de’ Medici (1519–74), great-great-grandson of Lorenzo, became duke of Florence, then grand duke of Tuscany (1569), and reigned as Cosimo I. He established a new dynasty that perpetuated the family’s traditional regard for the arts and sciences.
Learn how Cosimo I de' Medici, the Duke of Florence, used art and culture to promote his power and legacy in the 16th century. Explore his portraits, alliances, and achievements in this interactive guide.
