Lorenzo de' Medici
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Summary
Lorenzo de' Medici is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on January 1, 1449[3]. He passed away in Careggi[4]. He died on April 8, 1492[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], poet[8], and banker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,629 views/month, #5,505 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Lorenzo de' Medici was born in Florence[2].
- Lorenzo de' Medici passed away in Careggi[4].
- Lorenzo de' Medici died in Florence[11].
- Lorenzo de' Medici was born on January 1, 1449[3].
- Lorenzo de' Medici died on April 8, 1492[5].
- Lorenzo de' Medici is buried at Medici Chapels[12].
- Lorenzo de' Medici's father was Piero di Cosimo de' Medici[13].
- Lorenzo de' Medici's mother was Lucrezia Tornabuoni[14].
- Lorenzo de' Medici was married to Clarice Orsini[15].
- A child of Lorenzo de' Medici was Lucrezia de' Medici[16].
- A child of Lorenzo de' Medici was Piero the Unfortunate[17].
- A child of Lorenzo de' Medici was Maddalena de' Medici[18].
- A child of Lorenzo de' Medici was Leo X[19].
- A child of Lorenzo de' Medici was Giuliano de' Medici, Duke of Nemours[20].
- A child of Lorenzo de' Medici was Contessina de' Medici[21].
- Lorenzo de' Medici held citizenship in Republic of Florence[22].
- Lorenzo de' Medici worked as a politician[6].
- Lorenzo de' Medici worked as a writer[7].
- Lorenzo de' Medici worked as a poet[8].
- Lorenzo de' Medici's professions included banker[9].
- Lorenzo de' Medici's field of work was politics[23].
- Lorenzo de' Medici's field of work was renaissance humanism[24].
- Lorenzo de' Medici's field of work was Renaissance[25].
- Lorenzo de' Medici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
- Lorenzo de' Medici is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Lorenzo de' Medici was born in Florence[2]. He was born on January 1, 1449[3]. His father was Piero di Cosimo de' Medici[13]. His mother was Lucrezia Tornabuoni[14].
Education
Studied under John Argyropoulos[28], a writer[29], 1415–1487[30], of Byzantine Empire[31], specialised in modern Greek philosophy[32]; Marsilio Ficino[33], a philosopher[34], 1433–1499[35], of Republic of Florence[36], specialised in philosophy[37]; and Gentile de' Becchi[38], a diplomat[39], 1430–1497[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], poet[8], and banker[9]. Fields of work include politics[23], an academic discipline[41]; renaissance humanism[24], a cultural movement[42]; and Renaissance[25], an art movement[43].
Personal Life
Lorenzo de' Medici was married to Clarice Orsini[15]. Children include Lucrezia de' Medici[16], an aristocrat[44], 1470–1553[45]; Piero the Unfortunate[17], a politician[46], 1472–1503[47]; Maddalena de' Medici[18], an aristocrat[48], 1473–1519[49]; Leo X[19], a Latin Catholic priest[50], 1475–1521[51], of Papal States[52], specialised in administration and management of the church[53]; Giuliano de' Medici, Duke of Nemours[20], a politician[54], 1479–1516[55], awarded the Order of the Garter[56]; and Contessina de' Medici[21], an aristocrat[57], 1478–1515[58]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
Death and Burial
Lorenzo de' Medici died on April 8, 1492[5]. Recorded place of death include Careggi[4], a quarter[59], in Italy[60] and Florence[11], a comune of Italy[61], in Kingdom of Italy[62]. He is buried at Medici Chapels[12].
Why It Matters
Lorenzo de' Medici ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,629 views/month, #5,505 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 123 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Lorenzo de' Medici born?
Lorenzo de' Medici was born in Florence[2].
Where did Lorenzo de' Medici die?
Lorenzo de' Medici passed away in Careggi[4].
Who were Lorenzo de' Medici's parents?
Lorenzo de' Medici's father was Piero di Cosimo de' Medici[13]. Lorenzo de' Medici's mother was Lucrezia Tornabuoni[14].
Who was Lorenzo de' Medici married to?
Lorenzo de' Medici's spouses include Clarice Orsini[15].
What did Lorenzo de' Medici do for work?
Lorenzo de' Medici worked as politician[6], writer[7], poet[8], and banker[9].