Block D Shelly
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
BACKGROUND INFO
- Born September 27, 1389 in Florence
- Lived in and controlled Florence
- Ruled Florence but was not in political power
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
- Wealthiest man of his time
- Managed Papacy's finances
- Escaped being put to death
- Titled Pater Patriae (father of fatherland)
- Represented the Medici Bank
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MAJOR EVENTS HE AFFECTED
- Supported the poor instead of the wealthy
- Established an academy for the study of ancient works
- Created a graduated taxation system
- Was a major patron
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BELIEFS, FEELINGS & IDEAS
- Architecture appealed the most to him
- He was grave, silent & diligent
- Later in life he was very into religion
- No taste for pleasure and amusement
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HUMANIST BECAUSE...
- Demonstrated great support for education
- Consolidated power for himself and his family
- Always eager to learn
- Desire to become something great
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QUOTES
- "We read we ought to forgive our enemies;
- But we don not read that we ought to forgive our friends"
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MODERN DAY EFFECTS
- Democratic government
- Established an academy
- Controlled with money & wealth
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