Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino

Italian noble (1492-1519)
Person human Q312612
Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino
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Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino

Summary

Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino is a human[1]. Born in Florence[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1492[3]. He died in Careggi[4]. He died on May 4, 1519[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6], condottiero[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #6,734 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's place of birth was Florence[2].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino passed away in Careggi[4].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino was born on September 12, 1492[3].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino died on May 4, 1519[5].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino is buried at New Sacristy[10].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino[11].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's father was Piero the Unfortunate[12].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's mother was Alfonsina Orsini[13].
  • Among Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's spouses was Madeleine de La Tour d'Auvergne[14].
  • A child of Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino was Catherine de' Medici[15].
  • A child of Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino was Alessandro de' Medici[16].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's professions included statesperson[6].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino worked as a condottiero[7].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino worked as a politician[8].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino is recorded as male[17].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's family is recorded as House of Medici[19].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's noble title is recorded as duke[20].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's Commons category is recorded as Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici[21].
  • The cause of death was syphilis[22].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's family name is recorded as Medici[23].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's given name is recorded as Laurent[24].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's significant event is recorded as exile[25].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici[26].
  • Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's Commons gallery is recorded as Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino… he was born on September 12, 1492[3]. His father was Piero the Unfortunate[12]. His mother was Alfonsina Orsini[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson[6], condottiero[7], and politician[8].

Personal Life

Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino was married to Madeleine de La Tour d'Auvergne[14]. Children include Catherine de' Medici[15], a regent[28], 1519–1589[29], of France[30], awarded the Golden Rose[31] and Alessandro de' Medici[16], a politician[32], 1510–1537[33], specialised in politics[34].

Death and Burial

Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino died on May 4, 1519[5]. He died in Careggi[4]. The cause of death was syphilis[22]. Recorded place of burial include New Sacristy[10] and Tomb of him[11].

Why It Matters

Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #6,734 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino born?

Born in Florence[2], Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino…

Where did Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino die?

Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino passed away in Careggi[4].

Who were Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's parents?

Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's father was Piero the Unfortunate[12]. Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's mother was Alfonsina Orsini[13].

Who was Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino married to?

Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino's spouses include Madeleine de La Tour d'Auvergne[14].

What did Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino do for work?

Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino worked as statesperson[6], condottiero[7], and politician[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q24401738. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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