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Cosimo I de’ Medici – The Grand Duke Who Shaped Tuscany The Medici family is one of the most famous dynasties in European history, known for their immense wealth, political power, and patronage of the arts. Among them, Cosimo I de’ Medici (1519–1574) stands out as a ruler who transformed Tuscany, expanded de' Medici influence, and laid the foundation for Florence as a true Renaissance powerhouse. own picture of  the portrait of Cosimo I de' Medici @ the Uffizi Early Life & Rise to Power Born on 12 June 1519 in Florence, Cosimo was the son of Giovanni delle Bande Nere, a famous condottiero (mercenary captain), and Maria Salviati, who was connected to the main de' Medici line. Unlike his predecessors, Cosimo was not initially destined to rule—his family branch was considered minor compared to the ruling de' Medici. However, fate intervened. In 1537, after the assassination of Duke Alessandro de’ Medici, the de' Medici-controlled government needed a new leader. The...

January 29th. counts many important events such as Birthdays and Deaths. This is the allaboutroyalfmalies calendar for January 29th.: B-Days: Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange (born in 1584 - died on 14 March 1647). His parents were William of Orange and Louise de Coligny. He became stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders and Overijssel (nowadays The Netherlands). Christian VII of Denmark (born in 1749 - died on 13 March 1808). His parents were Frederick V of Denmark and Louise of Great Britain. He married Caroline Matilde of Great Britain. Deaths: King George III of the United Kigndom (born on 4 June 1738 - died on 29 January 1820). He was a son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany (born on 3 October 1797 - died on 29 January 1870). His parents were Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany and Princess Luisa of Two Sicilies. Prince Aimoine, Duke of Aosta (born on 9 March 190...