COSIMO DE MEDICI

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

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

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

HUMANIST BECAUSE...

• Demonstrated great support for education
• Consolidated power for himself and his family
• Always eager to learn
• Desire to become something great

QUOTES

• "We read we ought to forgive our enemies;
• But we don not read that we ought to forgive our friends"

MODERN DAY EFFECTS

• Democratic government
• Established an academy
• Controlled with money & wealth

SOURCES

• Renaissanceprojectgrct.weebly.com
• Www.yourdictionary.com/cosimo-de-Medici
• Renaissance-spell.com/cosimo-de-Medici.com
• Biography.com
• Art quotes.robertgenn.com/author_search.