Cosimo de' Medici

Banker, Noble person

1389 – 1464

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Who was Cosimo de' Medici?

Cosimo di Giovanni de' Medici was the first of the Medici political dynasty, de facto rulers of Florence during much of the Italian Renaissance; also known as "Cosimo 'the Elder'" and "Cosimo Pater Patriae".

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Born
Sep 27, 1389
Florence
Also known as
  • Cosimo il Vecchio
  • Cosimo de' Medici, the Elder
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Nationality
  • Italy
Profession
Lived in
  • Florence
Died
Aug 1, 1464
Florence
Resting place
Basilica di San Lorenzo, Firenze

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on July 23, 2013

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