Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici (c. 1360–1429), son of Averardo de' Medici (1320–1363), increased the wealth of the family through the creation of the Medici Bank, and he became one of the richest men …

Oct 3, 2025 · Medici family, Italian bourgeois family that ruled Florence and, later, Tuscany during most of the period from 1434 to 1737, except for two brief intervals (from 1494 to 1512 and from 1527 to …

Jan 30, 2023 · The Medici family, also known as the House of Medici, was a banking and political dynasty during the Renaissance period. By the first half of the 15th century, the family had risen to …

Nov 9, 2009 · The Medici family, also known as the House of Medici, first attained wealth and political power in Florence, Italy, in the 13th century through its success in commerce and banking.

Nov 18, 2025 · Sharing the Medici Archive with the World. The Medici Archive Project (MAP) is an independent research institute whose aim is to preserve and valorize the archives of the Medici …

Dec 20, 2024 · The Medici dynasty's rise, decline, and lasting cultural legacy shaped Renaissance art, politics, and European history for centuries. The Medici dynasty, one of the most influential families …

The first member of the Medici family to hold high public office was Ardingo de Medici, elected Gonfaloniere in 1296. Two more members of the family held the office again within the next 30 years.

May 8, 2025 · Dr. Tashko explores how the Medici family fueled Florence’s rise (c. 1400–1600), shaping politics, art, and the Italian Renaissance.

May 26, 2024 · In the annals of history, few families have left as indelible a mark as the House of Medici. This remarkable banking family rose from obscurity to become the unofficial rulers of Florence, …

The Coat of Arms of the Medici popes The list of popes from the Medici family includes four men from the late-15th century through the early-17th century. The House of Medici first attained wealth and …