Cosimo de' Medici
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Cosimo de' Medici
Summary
Cosimo de' Medici is a human[1]. His place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on September 27, 1389[3]. He died in Villa Medici at Careggi[4]. He died on August 1, 1464[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], banker[8], and patron of the arts[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,073 views/month, #6,209 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Florence[2], Cosimo de' Medici…
- Cosimo de' Medici died in Villa Medici at Careggi[4].
- Cosimo de' Medici was born on September 27, 1389[3].
- Cosimo de' Medici was born on January 1, 1389[11].
- Cosimo de' Medici died on August 1, 1464[5].
- Cosimo de' Medici died on January 1, 1464[12].
- Cosimo de' Medici is buried at Basilica of San Lorenzo[13].
- Cosimo de' Medici is buried at Cosimo de' Medicis tomb[14].
- Cosimo de' Medici is buried at Medici Chapels[15].
- Cosimo de' Medici's father was Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici[16].
- Cosimo de' Medici's mother was Piccarda Bueri[17].
- Among Cosimo de' Medici's spouses was Contessina de' Bardi[18].
- A child of Cosimo de' Medici was Piero di Cosimo de' Medici[19].
- A child of Cosimo de' Medici was Giovanni di Cosimo de' Medici[20].
- A child of Cosimo de' Medici was Carlo de' Medici[21].
- Cosimo de' Medici held citizenship in Florence[22].
- Cosimo de' Medici's professions included politician[6].
- Cosimo de' Medici worked as a diplomat[7].
- Cosimo de' Medici's professions included banker[8].
- Cosimo de' Medici worked as a patron of the arts[9].
- Cosimo de' Medici held the position of ambassador[23].
- Cosimo de' Medici is recorded as male[24].
- Cosimo de' Medici's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Cosimo de' Medici's family is recorded as House of Medici[26].
- Cosimo de' Medici's Commons category is recorded as Cosimo de' Medici[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Florence[2], Cosimo de' Medici… Recorded date of birth include September 27, 1389[3] and January 1, 1389[11]. His father was Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici[16]. His mother was Piccarda Bueri[17].
Education
Studied under Gemistus Pletho[28], a philosopher[29], 1355–1452[30], of Byzantine Empire[31], specialised in philosophy[32] and Roberto de' Rossi[33], a Renaissance humanist[34], 1355–1417[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], banker[8], and patron of the arts[9]. Cosimo de' Medici held the position of ambassador[23].
Personal Life
Among Cosimo de' Medici's spouses was Contessina de' Bardi[18]. Children include Piero di he[19], a banker[36], 1416–1469[37], of Republic of Florence[38]; Giovanni di he[20], a banker[39], 1421–1463[40]; and Carlo de' Medici[21], a presbyter[41], 1428–1492[42].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 1, 1464[5] and January 1, 1464[12]. Cosimo de' Medici died in Villa Medici at Careggi[4]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of San Lorenzo[13], Cosimo de' Medicis tomb[14], and Medici Chapels[15].
Why It Matters
Cosimo de' Medici ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,073 views/month, #6,209 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Cosimo de' Medici born?
Cosimo de' Medici's place of birth was Florence[2].
Where did Cosimo de' Medici die?
Cosimo de' Medici died in Villa Medici at Careggi[4].
Who were Cosimo de' Medici's parents?
Cosimo de' Medici's father was Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici[16]. Cosimo de' Medici's mother was Piccarda Bueri[17].
Who was Cosimo de' Medici married to?
Cosimo de' Medici's spouses include Contessina de' Bardi[18].
What did Cosimo de' Medici do for work?
Cosimo de' Medici worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], banker[8], and patron of the arts[9].