PBS
Pbs: Medici, Godfathers of the Renaissance
Learn about the Renaissance period and its cultural leaders, the Medici family. Take an interactive tour of Florence and use the interactive timeline to understand the course of the Renaissance through the centuries. Uses popups.
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The Florence Art Guide: Cosimo I De Medici
Very brief biographical sketch on Cosimo de Medici. Includes several links to information on related topics and a portrait.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Catherine De Medicis
Good description of the biographical, political, and historical life and times of Catherine de Medicis.
Rice University
Galileo Project: The Medici Family
This site from the Rice University contains information about the Medici Family of Florence. Gained their wealth through banking and commerce - wealthiest family in Italy. Discusses family throughout the Italian Renaissance.
Other
The Medici in Florence: Cosimo Iii and the Decline of the Grand Duchy
Describes the rule of Cosimo III of the Medici family and the resulting decline, both politically and economically of the Grand Duchy in Tuscany.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Medici Collect the Americas
Across Europe, many powerful individuals sought to acquire objects taken from the Americas, as a way to know the unknown, to exert some control over the colonial processes underway, and to possess exotic and rare things. The Medici...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Lorenzo De Medici: Paternal Advice to a Cardinal
This site from the Medieval Sourcebook includes a letter written by Lorenzo De Medici to his son Giovanni in which he "warns his son to avoid vice and luxury."
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Medici in Florence
This article details the development of the Medici banking empire.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Medici Family of the Renaissance
History Questions: Medici Family Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Renaissance for Kids: Medici Family
Kids learn about the Medici Family of the Renaissance. They were leaders of the city of Florence and supporters of the arts and humanism.
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A View on Cities: Florence: Statue of Cosimo I De' Medici
Statue of Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (Florence)
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Lorenzo De' Medici
Lorenzo de' Medici (January 1, 1449 - 9 April 1492) was an Italian statesman and de facto ruler of the Florentine Republic during the Italian Renaissance. Known as Lorenzo the Magnificent by contemporary Florentines, he was a diplomat,...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Italian Renaissance
A description of life in Florence, Italy during the Renaissance, the emergence of humanist thought, and of how the Renaissance got its start in Italy. The Lorenzo de Medici's important role as a patron of the arts in Florence is...
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Web Gallery of Art: Medal of Alessandro De' Medici
An image of "Medal of Alessandro de' Medici", created by Francesco Dal Prato in 1534 (Bronze, cast, diameter 4 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Francesco I De' Medici
An image of "Portrait of Francesco I de' Medici", created by Maso Da San Friano in 1570 (Oil on panel, 176 x 129 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Entry of Maria De' Medici to Amsterdam
An image of "The Entry of Maria de' Medici to Amsterdam", created by Jan the Younger Martszen in 1638 (Brown ink, 280 x 388 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Medici Madonna, Between Sts Cosmas and Damian
An image of "Medici Madonna, between Sts Cosmas and Damian", created by Michelangelo Buonarroti from 1521-31 (Marble).
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