Clarice Orsini
Member of the House of Medici
Married to Lorenzo the Magnificent · Parent of 6
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Wife of Lorenzo the Magnificent and mother of Pope Leo X; from the powerful Roman Orsini family.
Clarice Orsini occupies generation 4 of this recorded lineage partner to Lorenzo the Magnificent and parent of Piero the Unfortunate, Pope Leo X, Giuliano, Duke of Nemours, Contessina de' Medici, Lucrezia de' Medici, and Maddalena de' Medici. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 4 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
c.1453
Born
The beginning of Clarice Orsini's recorded life.
Family
Married Lorenzo the Magnificent
A partnership that connects two branches of the Orsini family.
Next generation
Family line continues
6 children recorded in this branch: Piero the Unfortunate, Pope Leo X, Giuliano, Duke of Nemours, Contessina de' Medici, Lucrezia de' Medici, and Maddalena de' Medici.
30 July 1488
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Clarice Orsini's children?
Clarice Orsini had 6 children: Piero the Unfortunate, Pope Leo X, Giuliano, Duke of Nemours, Contessina de' Medici, Lucrezia de' Medici, and Maddalena de' Medici.
Who did Clarice Orsini marry?
Clarice Orsini was married to Lorenzo the Magnificent.
What family tree does Clarice Orsini belong to?
Clarice Orsini appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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