He returned to his birthplace only a year later . He carefully planned how to prevent such events in the future , to consolidate his position , turned to Signoria , where some representatives of the Trade Unions supported him , and began changes to the regime . His presence in the field of politics and diplomacy had a crucial role both for the city itself and for the Renaissance , as thanks to his own actions conflict between Florence and the other Italian states was avoided . He died in 1464 , buried in the Temple of Medici , in San Lorenzo .
His contribution to the field of arts is remarkable , as he supported and helped in the education of prominent artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo . He also contributed in the building of many public buildings of his era , such as the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore , or else Il Duomo . Finally , his work on philosophy is remarkable as he shaped the two philosophical movements of his time by both building the Plato ’ s School of Florence and by funding the translation of Pluto ’ s works by Marsilio Ficino .
Picture 2 : Portrait of Cosimo De ’ Medici
Picture 3 : Portrait of Lorenzo Dei Medici
2.3 Lorenzo Dei Medici
Lorenzo dei Medici , the Magnificent , was born in Florence in 1449 , being the grandson of Cosimo the Medici . He was raised with great care by Cosimo himself , who gave special emphasis to Studia Humanitatis . He studied next to great philosophers of the time , like Marsilio Ficino , at the Plato Academy of Florence and in 1469 he became the leader of Florence until his death by succeeding his father .
He ruled with his brother Juliano , and during the early years of his rule , he aimed to strengthen the position of Medici as leaders of Florence and to limit their opponents . Because of his attempt to limit the imperialist politics of Pope Sixtus IV , he became the target of the conspiracy of Pazzi , in which his brother Julia was killed . His reaction to this action of his enemies , to execute those who were guilty , including the Archbishop of Pisa , which lead in the Florence war against Naples and the Pope .
In the following years , he was distinguished as the best leader in the history of Florence , as an outstanding diplomat and as the greatest protector and lover of the arts . He initially was the one Machiavelli considered the perfect
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