Cosimo de' Medici

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Cosimo de' Medici born?September 27, 1389
2. When did Cosimo de' Medici die?August 1, 1464 (age 74)
3. Where was Cosimo de' Medici born?Florence, Italy
4. What is the career?Banker, politician, patron of the arts
5. What is the financial investment in arts?Over 600,000 gold florins (approx. $500 million inflation adjusted)
6. Who was Cosimo de' Medici?Cosimo de' Medici was a very rich banker from Florence who loved art and helped make the city beautiful.

Italian Renaissance: A pivotal period of cultural, artistic, and intellectual revival in Italy, spanning roughly from the 14th to the 16th century.
Patronage: The financial support and encouragement provided by wealthy individuals or institutions to artists, writers, and scholars.
De facto ruler: A leader who exercises power and control in practice, even without holding the official title or legal authority.
Humanism: An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that emphasized human potential, achievements, and classical learning.