Eleonora di Toledo
Duchess of Florence
Married to Cosimo I de' Medici · Parent of 5
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Spanish noblewoman and wife of Cosimo I de' Medici; known for her beauty and political acumen. She purchased the Pitti Palace in Florence.
Eleonora di Toledo occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage partner to Cosimo I de' Medici and parent of Francesco I de' Medici, Ferdinando I de' Medici, Isabella de' Medici, Garcia de' Medici, and Giovanni de' Medici (Cardinal). The title "Duchess of Florence" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 3 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
1 November 1522
Born
The beginning of Eleonora di Toledo's recorded life.
Family
Married Cosimo I de' Medici
A partnership that connects two branches of the di Toledo family.
Next generation
Family line continues
5 children recorded in this branch: Francesco I de' Medici, Ferdinando I de' Medici, Isabella de' Medici, Garcia de' Medici, and Giovanni de' Medici (Cardinal).
Legacy
Duchess of Florence
A defining role in the story of the di Toledo family.
17 December 1562
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Eleonora di Toledo's children?
Eleonora di Toledo had 5 children: Francesco I de' Medici, Ferdinando I de' Medici, Isabella de' Medici, Garcia de' Medici, and Giovanni de' Medici (Cardinal).
Who did Eleonora di Toledo marry?
Eleonora di Toledo was married to Cosimo I de' Medici.
What family tree does Eleonora di Toledo belong to?
Eleonora di Toledo appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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