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Lorenzo de' Medici

Italian statesman and patron of Renaissance culture.
Italian statesman and patron of Renaissance culture.

Lorenzo de' Medici, known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, was a powerful ruler of the Florentine Republic. He supported artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo, and played a key role in stabilizing political conditions in Italy.

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1398-01-01
Birth of Lorenzo de' Medici

Lorenzo de' Medici, also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, was born on January 1, 1398. He was a prominent Italian statesman, ruler, and patron of the arts during the Renaissance period.

1440
Florentine victory at Battle of Anghiari

In 1440, Florence achieved a significant victory over Milan at the Battle of Anghiari.

1449-01-01
Birth of Lorenzo de' Medici

Lorenzo de' Medici was born in Florence to parents Piero di Cosimo de' Medici and Lucrezia Tornabuoni.

1454
Death of Lorenzo de' Medici

Lorenzo de' Medici passed away in 1492, marking the end of an era in Florentine politics and Renaissance culture. His death led to the collapse of the Peace of Lodi and posed challenges to the stability of the Italian Peninsula.

1459
Patronage of Artists and Writers by Lorenzo de' Medici

Lorenzo de' Medici played a significant role in supporting artists, architects, and writers during the 15th century Renaissance in Florence. His patronage contributed to the development of Florentine genius.

1462
Involvement in Alum Mining Operation

In 1462, Lorenzo de' Medici and the Medici Bank got involved in backing the mining operation of alum in Tuscany, which had been discovered by local citizens of Volterra. This led to an insurrection and secession from Florence, tarnishing Lorenzo's reputation.

1464
Death of Cosimo de' Medici

In 1464, Cosimo de' Medici, the grandfather of Lorenzo de' Medici, passed away. Following his death, Lorenzo's father, Piero, took over the leadership of Florence.

1466
Lorenzo's Involvement in Public Affairs

In 1466, Lorenzo de' Medici visited Ferdinand of Aragon in Naples and started actively participating in the public affairs of Florence.

1469-06-04
Marriage of Lorenzo de' Medici

On June 4, 1469, Lorenzo de' Medici got married.

1469-12-02
Marriage to Clarice Orsini

On December 2, 1469, he married Clarice Orsini.

1469-12-07
Death and Rise

Significant event involving death and rise in Lorenzo de'Medici's life.

1470
Marriage to Clarice Orsini

In 1470, Lorenzo de' Medici married Clarice Orsini.

1471
Father's Death and Rise to Power

In 1471, his father passed away, and two days later he assumed the leadership of the Florentine state.

1472
Birth of Piero

In 1472, Lorenzo de' Medici's son, Piero, was born.

1473
Birth of Piero de' Medici

Lorenzo de' Medici's second child, Piero, was born.

1474
Formation of Alliance

An alliance was formed in this year.

1475
Birth of Maria Maddalena Romola

Lorenzo de' Medici's third child, Maria Maddalena Romola, was born.

1477
Birth of Giovanni de' Medici

Lorenzo de' Medici's fourth child, Giovanni, was born.

1478-04-26
Pazzi Conspiracy

In 1478, a group led by Girolamo Riario, Francesco de' Pazzi, and Francesco Salviati attacked Lorenzo and his brother Giuliano in an attempt to take control of the Florentine government. Giuliano was killed, but Lorenzo survived with a minor wound. The conspiracy was brutally put down by the populace.

1479
Giuliano's Death

Lorenzo's brother, Giuliano de' Medici, was killed.

1480
Lorenzo strikes deal with King of Naples

In 1480, Lorenzo de' Medici struck a deal with the King of Naples. This agreement had political implications and impacted the stability and alliances of Florence during that period.

1482
Lorenzo's Visit to King Ferdinand in Naples

In 1482, Lorenzo de' Medici's bold visit to King Ferdinand in Naples results in an accord being achieved. This diplomatic success strengthens the relationship between Florence and Naples.

1487
Death of Lorenzo de' Medici's wife, Clarice

In 1487, Lorenzo de' Medici's wife, Clarice, passes away, marking a personal tragedy in the life of the influential Medici ruler.

1489
Giovanni de' Medici becomes Cardinal

In 1489, Giovanni de' Medici is appointed as a Cardinal, solidifying the Medici family's influence within the Church and politics.

1490-08-01
Girolamo Savonarola's Preaching at San Marco

Dominican monk Girolamo Savonarola began preaching at San Marco in 1490, delivering denunciations against the Medici family, the papacy, and Christianity. His prophecies, including the death of Lorenzo de' Medici, gained attention in Florence.

1492-04-08
Death of Lorenzo de' Medici

Lorenzo de' Medici died during the late night of April 8, 1492, at the family villa of Careggi. Rumors about Savonarola damning Lorenzo on his deathbed were refuted, with witnesses reporting that he died peacefully after listening to the Gospel of the day. Various signs and portents were claimed to have occurred at the moment of his death.

1492-04-09
Death of Lorenzo de' Medici

Lorenzo de' Medici passed away on April 9, 1492 in Careggi, near Florence. He was a key figure in the Medici family, ruling Florence with his brother Giuliano and leaving a lasting legacy as a patron of the arts.

1494
Piero the Unfortunate squanders Medici dynasty's patrimony

In 1494, Lorenzo de' Medici's eldest son, Piero di Lorenzo de' Medici, known as 'Piero the Unfortunate', wasted his father's wealth and led to the downfall of the Medici dynasty in Florence.

1512
Giovanni de' Medici becomes Pope Leo X and regains Florence

In 1512, Lorenzo de' Medici's second son, Giovanni, who later became Pope Leo X, recaptured Florence with the assistance of a Spanish army, restoring Medici rule in the city.

1513
Lorenzo de' Medici's Son Becomes Pope Leo X

Lorenzo de' Medici's 13-year-old son Giovanni was created a cardinal by Pope Innocent VIII and later became Pope Leo X. This succession to the papacy solidified the Medici family's influence in the church.

1523
Giulio de' Medici becomes Pope Clement VII

In 1523, Giulio di Giuliano de' Medici, the nephew of Lorenzo de' Medici, ascended to the papacy as Pope Clement VII after serving as ruler of Florence for four years. He was the illegitimate son of Lorenzo's slain brother Giuliano.

1531
Giulio di Giuliano formalizes Medici rule in Florence

In 1531, Lorenzo de' Medici's nephew Giulio di Giuliano, who was raised by Lorenzo and later became Pope Clement VII, solidified Medici control over Florence by appointing Alessandro de' Medici as the city's first hereditary duke.

1559
Interment of Lorenzo de' Medici and Giuliano de' Medici

In 1559, the bodies of Lorenzo de' Medici and his brother Giuliano were interred in the New Sacristy in an unmarked tomb beneath Michelangelo's statue of the Madonna. This was a departure from their initial burial in the Basilica di San Lorenzo.

1974
Publication of 'Lorenzo the Magnificent' by Hugh Ross Williamson

Hugh Ross Williamson wrote a book focusing on Lorenzo the Magnificent, a prominent figure in the history of Florence.

2005
Publication of 'Medici Money: Banking, Metaphysics, and Art in Fifteenth-Century Florence' by Tim Parks

Tim Parks wrote a book that delves into the intertwining realms of history, finance, and the Medici Banks, particularly focusing on Lorenzo de' Medici.

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