Cosimo de’ Medici - The House of Medici

Cosimo di Giovanni de' Medici (27 Sept 1389 - 1 Aug 1464) – Lord of Florence Cosimo established the Medici family as effective rulers of Florence during the Italian Renaissance. He was named Priore of the Republic of Florence, following that acting as an ambassador for Florence, demonstrating a renowned prudence. The florin, issued by the Medici bank, became the preferred currency for business throughout Europe during Cosimo's prime. He expanded the family’s interests into artworks significantly with > 600,000 gold florins, ~$500 million inflation adjusted, on art, learning, architecture & culture. Including Donatello's David, the first freestanding nude male sculpture since antiquity. Co...View all