Cosimo di Giovanni de' Medici 1389-1464 (1 jan 1389 ano – 1 jan 1464 ano)

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He was an Italian banker and politician who established the Medici family as effective rulers of Florence during much of the Italian Renaissance. His power derived from his wealth as a banker, and he was a patron of arts, learning and architecture.[1] He spent over 600,000 gold florins[2][3] (approx. $500 million inflation adjusted) on art and culture, including Donatello's David, the first freestanding nude male sculpture since antiquity. Despite his influence, his power was not absolute; Florence's legislative councils at times resisted his proposals throughout his life.
About 1415, Cosimo married Contessina de' Bardi (the daughter of Alessandro di Sozzo Bardi, count of Vernio, and Camilla Pannocchieschi).[11] The wedding was arranged by his father as an effort to reaffirm relations with the long-standing noble Bardi family.
He influenced the Signoria many times, although he did not actually hold office. Bishop of Siena and later Pope Pius II, said of him:
"Political questions are settled in [Cosimo's] house. The man he chooses holds office... He it is who decides peace and war... He is king in all but name."

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