The Medicis

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As you probably know, the Medici family were very prominent in Renaissance Florence. They began with the wool trade in the 13th and 14th centuries and in the 15th century Giovanni started the Medici Bank which became the largest in Europe at that time. His son Cosimo (1389-1464) was a humanist and patron of the arts and culture. His grandson followed in his footsteps and became known as Lorenzo th... Read Full Entry

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