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Qual foi a principal fonte de poder da família Médici no século 15?
Quem foi o fundador da dinastia Médici?
Quais foram os anos em que a família Médici governou Florença?
Quem era conhecido como 'Lorenzo, o Magnífico'?
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Quem se tornou o Papa Leão X em 1513?
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Quais foram os principais artistas patrocinados pela família Médici?
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Study Notes
The Medici Family
Rise to Power
- The Medici family was a powerful and influential family in Florence during the Renaissance
- They rose to power in the 15th century through banking and commerce
- The family's wealth and influence led to their involvement in politics and government
Key Figure: Cosimo de' Medici
- Cosimo de' Medici (1389-1464) was the founder of the Medici dynasty
- He was a shrewd businessman and banker who built the family's wealth and influence
- Cosimo was exiled from Florence in 1433 but returned in 1434 and became the ruler of the city
Medici Rule in Florence
- The Medici family ruled Florence from 1434 to 1494 and again from 1512 to 1527
- During their rule, the Medici family promoted the arts, humanities, and sciences
- They also supported the development of trade and commerce in Florence
Notable Medici Family Members
- Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492): Also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, he was a patron of the arts and a skilled politician
- Giovanni de' Medici (1475-1521): Became Pope Leo X in 1513 and played a significant role in the Renaissance
- Catherine de' Medici (1519-1589): Queen of France and a patron of the arts, she played a key role in promoting French culture
Medici Legacy
- The Medici family had a profound impact on the Renaissance in Florence
- They patronized famous artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Galileo Galilei
- The Medici legacy continues to influence art, culture, and politics to this day
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Learn about the Medici family, a powerful and influential family in Florence during the Renaissance. Discover how they rose to power, their rule in Florence, and their impact on art, culture, and politics.
