Lorenzo de Medici

Florence 1453. Politics were stable, artists and intellects flooded to the city, commerce was booming, the city was being beautified, and in the midst of all this greatness grew the strength and power of the Medici family. The Medici's considered themselves to be Florentine royalty although it was their wealth, and thus, power that elevated the family to their status. All of this took place during the Renaissance which saw a revived interest in the arts, …

…diary that: 7 This man, in the eyes of the world, was the most illustrious, the richest, the most stately, and the most renowned among men. Everyone declared that he ruled Italy; and in very truth he was possessed of great wisdom and all his undertakings prospered". 19 Lorenzo de Medici influenced many people in his time. He was a great man to his people during the 15th century and still stands a great leader and scholar.