Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label Basilica of San Lorenzo. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Basilica of San Lorenzo. Show all posts

12 September 2018

Lorenzo II de’ Medici – Duke of Urbino

Short rule of the grandson of Lorenzo Il Magnifico Lorenzo II de' Medici ruled Florence from 1513 to 1519 but died aged only 26 ...

23 May 2018

Ferdinando II de’ Medici – Grand Duke of Tuscany

Technology fan who supported scientist Galileo Ferdinando II, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, portrayed by Flemish painter Justus Sustermans...

5 April 2017

Giovanni dalle Bande Nere - condottiero

Medici soldier who fathered Cosimo I de' Medici Giovanni dalle Bande Nere: a portrait by an unknown artist Giovanni dalle Band...

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