Lorenzo de' Medici

ID: 1449–1492-FLO

Historical persona

Lorenzo de' Medici

1449 — 1492 CE

Civilization
Italian Renaissance
Occupation
Banker · Patron
Base
Florence
Notable works
Patronage of the Platonic Academy

Biography

Ran Florence without holding formal office, and turned banking profit into patronage of sculpture, poetry and philosophy.

Works

  • Patronage of the Platonic Academy

Events & timeline

  1. 1512The Sistine Chapel Ceiling

Places

Florence

Florence

Banking republic that financed the Italian Renaissance.

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