Who was Luca soderini?

Luca Soderini was a former banker, ally of Piero de Medici – and after his death – with Lorenzo himself. He is played by Filippo Nigro.

Who ruled after Piero soderini?

Giovanni di Lorenzo de’ Medici
Piero Soderini

Who ruled Florence after the Medici?

After the rule of the Medici, Florence was governed from outside, as Francis Stephen of Lorraine, the husband of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, became the grand duke of Tuscany. Following a Napoleonic interlude, Leopold II of Habsburg was the last outside ruler (1824–59).

Who killed Tommaso Peruzzi?

Bruno Bernardi
Tommaso Peruzzi (d. 1488) was a longtime ally of Lorenzo de’ Medici, until he had discovered that the Medici bank had been stealing funds from the city to fund their endeavors. Before he could expose the Medici however, he was killed by Bruno Bernardi on the orders of Lorenzo.

Was Machiavelli educated?

University of Florence
Niccolò Machiavelli/Education

Was Machiavelli’s family rich?

From the 13th century onward, Machiavelli’s family was wealthy and prominent, holding on occasion Florence’s most important offices. His father, Bernardo, a doctor of laws, was nevertheless among the family’s poorest members.

Did Machiavelli marry?

Machiavelli was married from 1501 till his death, with his wife Marietta bearing seven children. His extramarital activities were occasionally a source of scandal. 1512 saw the restoration of Medici rule after Cardinal Giovanni de Medici, soon to be elected Pope Leo X, reconquered Florence along with Pope Julius II.

Who was Paolo Antonio Soderini and what did he do?

Soderini’s brother was the statesman and supporter of Savonarola, Paolo Antonio Soderini. Their third brother was Cardinal Francesco Soderini, bishop of Volterra. In 1481 he was Prior of the city, and later became a favourite of Piero di Lorenzo de’ Medici, receiving from him, in 1493, the honour of being the Ambassador to the Kingdom of France.

What was the name of Piero Soderini’s brother?

Soderini was born in Florence to Tommaso di Lorenzo Soderini, a member of an old family who had become famous in medicine, and his second wife Dianora Tornabuoni, also of a prestigious Florentine family and in-law of Piero de’Medici. Soderini’s brother was the statesman and supporter of Savonarola, Paolo Antonio Soderini.

When was Piero di Tommaso Soderini born and when did he die?

Piero di Tommaso Soderini, (born May 18, 1452, Florence [Italy]—died June 13, 1522, Rome, Papal States [Italy]), Florentine statesman during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Soderini was descended from an old Florentine family that had become famous in medicine.

Why was Piero Soderini elected gonfaloniere for life?

He was elected gonfaloniere for life in 1502 by the Florentines, who wished to give greater stability to their republican institutions, which had been restored after the expulsion of Piero de’ Medici and the execution of Savonarola . Soderini’s rule proved moderate and wise, although he did not possess the qualities of a great statesman.