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1. (n.) Medici
Catherine de'.
2. Medici
Cosmo or Cosimode' (“the Elder”), 1389–1464, Italian banker and statesman.
3. Medici
Cosmo or Cosimode' (“the Great”), 1519–74, first grand duke of Tuscany.
4. Medici
Giovanni de',
5. Medici
Giulio de',
6. Medici
Lorenzo de' (“the Magnificent”), 1449–92, ruler of Florence 1478–92.
7. Medici
Maria de',
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Medici
aristocratic Italian family of powerful merchants and bankers who ruled Florence in the 15th century
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1. medici
an illustrious family who attained sovereign power in Florence in the 15th century, the most celebrated members of which were: Cosmo de, surnamed the "Father of his Country," was exiled for ten years but recalled, and had afterwards a peaceful and prosperous reign; was a student of philosophy, and much interested in literature (1389-1464). Lorenzo de, the Magnificent, did much to demoralise Florence, but patronised literature and the arts (1448-1492). Other celebrated members of the family were Popes Leo X., Clement VII., and Catherine and Mary de Medici (q. v.).
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