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What business was the Medici family involved in that helped establish them as patrons of great art?
International banking
What did Cosimo de’ Medici collect that highlighted his interest in ancient civilizations?
Rare books and manuscripts
What did Cosimo de’ Medici do with the rare books and manuscripts he collected?
Hired scribes to copy and translate them
What did Cosimo de’ Medici make sure his children read to educate them?
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In what city did Cosimo de’ Medici make Florence the banking center of Europe?
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What captured Cosimo de’ Medici’s interest besides his successful banking business?
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