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], and banker^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,497 views/month, #6,209 of 1,000,298).^[9]

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^[10].
• Cosimo de' Medici died on August 1, 1464^[5].
• Cosimo de' Medici died on January 1, 1464^[11].
• Cosimo de' Medici is buried at Basilica of San Lorenzo^[12].
• Cosimo de' Medici is buried at Cosimo de' Medicis tomb^[13].
• Cosimo de' Medici is buried at Medici Chapels^[14].
• Cosimo de' Medici's father was Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici^[15].
• Cosimo de' Medici's mother was Piccarda Bueri^[16].
• Among Cosimo de' Medici's spouses was Contessina de' Bardi^[17].
• A child of Cosimo de' Medici was Piero di Cosimo de' Medici^[18].
• A child of Cosimo de' Medici was Giovanni di Cosimo de' Medici^[19].
• A child of Cosimo de' Medici was Carlo de' Medici^[20].
• Cosimo de' Medici held citizenship in Florence^[21].
• 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 held the position of ambassador^[22].
• Cosimo de' Medici is recorded as male^[23].
• Cosimo de' Medici's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Cosimo de' Medici's family is recorded as House of Medici^[25].
• Cosimo de' Medici's Commons category is recorded as Cosimo de' Medici^[26].
• Cosimo de' Medici's residence is recorded as Palazzo Medici Riccardi^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence^[2], Cosimo de' Medici… Recorded date of birth include September 27, 1389^[3] and January 1, 1389^[10]. His father was Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici^[15]. His mother was Piccarda Bueri^[16].

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], and banker^[8]. Cosimo de' Medici held the position of ambassador^[22].

Personal Life

Among Cosimo de' Medici's spouses was Contessina de' Bardi^[17]. Children include Piero di he^[18], a banker^[36], 1416–1469^[37], of Republic of Florence^[38]; Giovanni di he^[19], a banker^[39], 1421–1463^[40]; and Carlo de' Medici^[20], a presbyter^[41], 1428–1492^[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 1, 1464^[5] and January 1, 1464^[11]. Cosimo de' Medici died in Villa Medici at Careggi^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of San Lorenzo^[12], Cosimo de' Medicis tomb^[13], and Medici Chapels^[14].

Why It Matters

Cosimo de' Medici ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,497 views/month, #6,209 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 65 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^[15]. Cosimo de' Medici's mother was Piccarda Bueri^[16].

Who was Cosimo de' Medici married to?

Cosimo de' Medici's spouses include Contessina de' Bardi^[17].

What did Cosimo de' Medici do for work?

Cosimo de' Medici worked as politician^[6], diplomat^[7], and banker^[8].