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An artist and poet himself, Lorenzo invited many artists to his court
Leonardo spent the majority of his career in Florence, spending much of this time at the Medici court.
While distinctly unproductive at the court, Leonardo was still invaluable to Lorenzo I de Medici.
Leonardo originally went to Milan as a "diplomatic gift" from Lorenzo to the ruler of Milan
The Medici Family's patronage was invaluable to Leonardo. Not only did they provide him with employment in Florence, they connected him to his work in Milan. Without the help and interest of Lorenzo I de Medici, Leonardo's career would have been very different.
Oldest son of Piero de Medici and Lucreza Tornabuoni
Ruled the Florentine Republic
Married and had ten children with Clarice Orsini
Sponsored early High Renaissance art
Patroned Galileo Galilei - thus contributed to science
Duomo - part of the Florence Cathedral
Mentioned earliest in 1230 document
Orignially from Mugello Region in N. Florence
The founding of the Medici Bank started the dynasty
Created largest European bank during 15th century
Became a political dynasty in Florence
Contributed four Catholic Popes, two French Queens