Medici Family
The family that ruled, by ckline
Backround
- The Medici Family wealthy as merchant bankers and cloth producers in the 14th century and at the same time, began to assert influence over the government of Florence
- Medici's were powerful from the 14th century to the 18th century
- The richest family in Italy
Achievements
- Successfully ruled from 1389-1737 C.E.
- Ruled with LOTS of power
- Supported artists like, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael
Impact on Today
- The Medici Family members were very interested in the rebirth of learning in Europe and under their patronage the Renaissance flourished
- They invented banks
- They inspired us to make beautiful cites and towns
Interesting facts
- They made Florence the most powerful city in Italy
- Made the worlds most beautiful city
Citations
YesNet.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2014. <http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/main/medici.html>.