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Is lorenzo de Medici a tyrant?
One of those definite tyrants that did so much good for his people as to have the tyrant-haters wondering if they are all the thoroughly evil devils they're made up to be. Florence had never before seen such proseperity, nor would they again. It's the Medicis' ridiculously undemocratic means for achieving Florence's success that has historians (living in democratic countries) hesitant to praise the benevolent bully.
Which three city states played a crucia role in Italian politics?
Milan, Venice and Florence.
When did the Medici start?
They built palaces and kept a strong military. They were involved in all aspects of life in the city. They were great supporters of artists, writers, and musicians. The Medicis also defeated enemies who plotted against the family or even to murder some of its members.
How did the Medici family contributed to secularism during the renaissance?
The Medicis used their great wealth to support artists who created works that focused less on God and more on the achievements of individual people.
Patrons like the Medicis also contributed greatly to advancements in art during the Renaissance period What did they do to encourage Renaissance art?
They commissioned works by the artists.
Who were the Medicis and why were they important?
They were a very powerful family of aristocrats and popes. They were patrons of amazing Renaissance artists, and they also ruled Florence for longer than 100 years.
When was Medicis Pharmaceutical created?
Medicis Pharmaceutical was created in 1988.
Who were the medicis and what was their affect on the Renaissance?
The Medicis were members of a rich Florentine family who were patrons of the Arts. In those days, an artist made his living by getting commissions from the rich. These were basically orders for art work. The Medicis commissioned art for their personal chapel, for churches they frequented, for the city of Florence which they virtually controlled for some time, etc. Since some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance lived and worked in Florence, much of the art they commissioned are masterpieces. Michelangelo and Raphael are among those who benefitted from the Medicis love of Art.They also got themselves embroiled in city politics and even had a member or two of the family killed by political rivals. A Medici became Pope and another married the King of France.
What was Niccolo Machiavellis famous for?
He was the writer of Il Principe, a political book in which he discusses questions such as 'is it better to be loved or to be feared'. It was supposedly written as a book of advice to one of the Medicis, who ruled Florence.
What pharmaceutical company produces Dysport?
In the UK it is Ipsen, in the US Medicis Medicis has also just been bought be Valeant.
Did Catherine de Medicis support the Catholic or Protestant view?
Catherine de Medicis most definitely supported the Catholic Church against the heretics.
What role did flourence play?
This question is not specific. Which Florence are you talking about.
What powerful family was associated with the beginning of the renaissance?
the medicis
Why did the Medicis pay for Christian art?
The Medicis were Christian. They felt that by patronizing Christian art it would help them gain favor with the powerful papacy as well as put them in God's good graces.
What does not accurately describe the Medicis?
They thought a monarchy was the best form of government
Who was the ruthless queen who ruled for her weak sons?
Catherine de Medicis
When was medicis born?
Giuseppe Medici was born on 1907-10-24.
