Giuliano de' Medici

Giuliano de' Medici was born in Florence, Italy, to Piero de' Medici and Lucrezia Tornabuoni, becoming a member of the powerful Medici family.

With the death of his older brother, Giuliano becomes the primary heir to the Medici fortune and political influence in Florence.

Giuliano starts his formal education, focusing on the humanities, including literature, philosophy, and the arts, under the guidance of leading scholars.

Giuliano's older brother, Lorenzo de' Medici, becomes the de facto ruler of Florence, solidifying the Medici family's political power.

Giuliano begins to participate in political gatherings and councils, gaining experience in the governance of Florence under his brother's guidance.

Giuliano joins military campaigns to defend Florentine interests, demonstrating his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Giuliano supports the Medici family's patronage of the arts, commissioning works from notable artists and contributing to the cultural renaissance in Florence.

Giuliano marries Simonetta Vespucci, a woman known for her beauty and noble lineage, strengthening the Medici family's social and political alliances.

Giuliano's popularity and influence grow as he becomes a prominent figure in Florence, known for his charisma and political acumen.

Giuliano takes part in diplomatic missions to other Italian city-states, helping to maintain and expand the Medici family's alliances and influence.

Giuliano supports religious reforms within the Florentine church, aligning the Medici family with progressive religious movements of the time.

Giuliano becomes a target of the Pazzi Conspiracy, a plot by rival Florentine families to overthrow the Medici rule and gain control of the city.

Giuliano de' Medici is assassinated during a Mass at the Cathedral of Florence by conspirators of the Pazzi family, marking a significant moment in Florentine history.