As the leader of florence, cosimo de’ medici was best characterized as a pope patron statesman dictator

OPTION 2: Patron

Cosimo de' Medici (1389 – 1464), as one of the wealthiest men in Florence and ruler of Florence (Although not legally), was best characterized as a patron.

Much of his patronage was for monasteries (like the rebuilding of the Dominican monastery of San Marco), churches, scholars (such as backing Poggio Bracciolino's traveling to rediscover long-lost classical manuscripts), masters (Such as the finance of the translation of Plato's work by the philosopher Marsilio Ficino), art, architecture and other good causes.

As the leader of Florence, Cosimo de’ Medici was best characterized as a patron.

Further Explanations:

Cosimo de' Medici also known as Elder and “Father Of Fatherland” was an Italian bank officer and a politician born on 27th September 1389. He was the first one from the family of Medici to rule Florence during the era of the Italian Renaissance. In spite of its influence, his authority was not absolute and his own legislative council resisted his proposals. He was always seen as an autocrat by his council member. His power prevailed from his riches that he earned from being a banker and was also a great patron of art and architecture.

Cosmio's established his power from his wealth, which he used to influence votes of the municipal councils and officeholders. His authority was like a danger to anti-Medici party governed by leaders like Reinaldo Degi Albizzi. He was even poisoned in  Palazzo Vecchio for his failure in the conquest of the Republic of Lucca.

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Answer Details

Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter: Cosimo de' Medici

Keywords: Cosimo de' Medici, Father Of Fatherland, bank officer and a politician, Florence, Italian Renaissance, legislative council, autocrat, art, architecture, Reinaldo Degi Albizzi, Republic of Lucca, Palazzo Vecchio