Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany
Duke of Florence (1519-1574).
The record
Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany was a Duke of Florence. Born on 12 June 1519 in Florence, Tuscany died on 21 April 1574 in Villa Castello at the age of 54.
Positions held include list of rulers of Tuscany (1537–1569) and Grand Duchy of Tuscany (1569–1574). Honours include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
With a Wikipedia article in 46 languages, Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany is No. 16,345 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 June 1519, Florence
- Died
- 21 April 1574, Villa Castello (aged 54)
- Country
- Republic of Florence
- Known as
- Art collector, politician, statesperson
- Field
- Politics
- Languages
- Italian
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 46
Did you know
Was 18 when first list of rulers of Tuscany (1537).
Lived to 54.
Shares a birthday with George H. W. Bush and Anne Frank.
One of 215 people in the Index born in Florence, with Dante Alighieri.
Has a Wikipedia article in 46 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1537–1569List of rulers of Tuscany
- 1569–1574Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Connections
- FatherGiovanni delle Bande Nere
- MotherMaria Salviati
- SpouseEleanor of Toledo
- SpouseCamilla Martelli
- ChildVirginia de' Medici
- ChildPrincess Maria de' Medici of Tuscany
- ChildFrancesco I de' Medici
- ChildIsabella de' Medici
- ChildGiovanni de' Medici
- ChildLucrezia de' Medici
- ChildGarzia de' Medici
- ChildFerdinando I de' Medici
8 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
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