Francesco I de' Medici

Grand Duke of Tuscany (1541-1587)
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Francesco I de' Medici
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Francesco I de' Medici

Summary

Francesco I de' Medici is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on March 25, 1541[3]. He died in Poggio a Caiano[4]. He died on October 17, 1587[5]. He worked as a monarch[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,125 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Francesco I de' Medici was born in Florence[2].
  • Francesco I de' Medici died in Poggio a Caiano[4].
  • Francesco I de' Medici was born on March 25, 1541[3].
  • Francesco I de' Medici died on October 17, 1587[5].
  • Burial took place at Medici Chapels[9].
  • Francesco I de' Medici's father was Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany[10].
  • Francesco I de' Medici's mother was Eleanor of Toledo[11].
  • Francesco I de' Medici was married to Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany[12].
  • Among Francesco I de' Medici's spouses was Bianca Cappello[13].
  • A child of Francesco I de' Medici was Eleanor de' Medici[14].
  • A child of Francesco I de' Medici was Anna de' Medici[15].
  • A child of Francesco I de' Medici was Marie de' Medici[16].
  • A child of Francesco I de' Medici was Philip de' Medici[17].
  • A child of Francesco I de' Medici was Antonio de' Medici[18].
  • Francesco I de' Medici held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Tuscany[19].
  • Francesco I de' Medici's professions included monarch[6].
  • Francesco I de' Medici worked as a politician[7].
  • Francesco I de' Medici held the position of regent[20].
  • Francesco I de' Medici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Francesco I de' Medici is recorded as male[22].
  • Francesco I de' Medici's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Francesco I de' Medici's family is recorded as House of Medici[24].
  • Francesco I de' Medici's noble title is recorded as grand duke[25].
  • Francesco I de' Medici's Commons category is recorded as Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany[26].
  • The cause of death was malaria[27].

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Origins and Family

Francesco I de' Medici was born in Florence[2]. He was born on March 25, 1541[3]. His father was Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany[10]. His mother was Eleanor of Toledo[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[6] and politician[7]. Francesco I de' Medici held the position of regent[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany[12], an aristocrat[28], 1547–1578[29] and Bianca Cappello[13], an aristocrat[30], 1548–1587[31], of Republic of Venice[32]. Children include Eleanor de' Medici[14], an art collector[33], 1567–1611[34]; Anna de' Medici[15], 1569–1584[35]; Marie de' Medici[16], a salonnière[36], 1575–1642[37], of France[38]; Philip de' Medici[17], 1577–1582[39]; and Antonio de' Medici[18], a priest[40], 1576–1621[41], of Grand Duchy of Tuscany[42]. Francesco I de' Medici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Francesco I de' Medici died on October 17, 1587[5]. He passed away in Poggio a Caiano[4]. The cause of death was malaria[27]. Burial took place at Medici Chapels[9].

Why It Matters

Francesco I de' Medici ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,125 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Francesco I de' Medici born?

Francesco I de' Medici's place of birth was Florence[2].

Where did Francesco I de' Medici die?

Francesco I de' Medici died in Poggio a Caiano[4].

Who were Francesco I de' Medici's parents?

Francesco I de' Medici's father was Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany[10]. Francesco I de' Medici's mother was Eleanor of Toledo[11].

Who was Francesco I de' Medici married to?

Francesco I de' Medici's spouses include Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany[12] and Bianca Cappello[13].

What did Francesco I de' Medici do for work?

Francesco I de' Medici worked as monarch[6] and politician[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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