Leopoldo de' Medici

Italian cardinal, scholar, patron of the arts and Governor of Siena (1617-1675)
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Leopoldo de' Medici

Summary

Leopoldo de' Medici is a human[1]. He was born in Palazzo Pitti[2]. He was born on November 6, 1617[3]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He died on November 10, 1675[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], patron of the arts[7], and art collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leopoldo de' Medici's place of birth was Palazzo Pitti[2].
  • Born in Florence[10], Leopoldo de' Medici…
  • Leopoldo de' Medici died in Florence[4].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici was born on November 6, 1617[3].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici was born on 1617[11].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici died on November 10, 1675[5].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici died on January 1, 1675[12].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of San Lorenzo[13].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's father was Cosimo II de' Medici[14].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[15].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's professions included patron of the arts[7].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici worked as an art collector[8].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's field of work was Catholic Church[16].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's field of work was ecclesiastical hierarchy[17].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's field of work was art collection[18].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's field of work was art patronage[19].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's field of work was science policy[20].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici held the position of cardinal[21].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici was a member of Accademia della Crusca[22].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici is recorded as male[24].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's family is recorded as House of Medici[26].
  • Leopoldo de' Medici's Commons category is recorded as Leopoldo de' Medici[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Palazzo Pitti[2], an art museum[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1458[30] and Florence[10], a comune of Italy[31], in Kingdom of Italy[32]. Recorded date of birth include November 6, 1617[3] and 1617[11]. Leopoldo de' Medici's father was Cosimo II de' Medici[14]. His mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], patron of the arts[7], and art collector[8]. Fields of work include Catholic Church[16], a Christian denomination[33], in Vatican City[34], founded in 0001[35], headquartered in Vatican City[36]; ecclesiastical hierarchy[17]; art collection[18]; art patronage[19], an activity[37]; and science policy[20]. Leopoldo de' Medici held the position of cardinal[21].

Personal Life

Leopoldo de' Medici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 10, 1675[5] and January 1, 1675[12]. Leopoldo de' Medici died in Florence[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of San Lorenzo[13].

Why It Matters

Leopoldo de' Medici ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Leopoldo de' Medici born?

Born in Palazzo Pitti[2], Leopoldo de' Medici…

Where did Leopoldo de' Medici die?

Leopoldo de' Medici died in Florence[4].

Who were Leopoldo de' Medici's parents?

Leopoldo de' Medici's father was Cosimo II de' Medici[14]. Leopoldo de' Medici's mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[15].

What did Leopoldo de' Medici do for work?

Leopoldo de' Medici worked as Catholic priest[6], patron of the arts[7], and art collector[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Hoefler50 · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 4w ago · Mdeazpeitia · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
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