Ferdinando I de' Medici
Grand Duke of Tuscany
Married to Christina of Lorraine · Parent of 3 · 2 recorded parents
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Biography
Third Grand Duke of Tuscany; son of Cosimo I. Renounced his cardinalate to succeed his brother Francesco I. An able ruler who improved Tuscany's finances and founded the port of Livorno.
Ferdinando I de' Medici occupies generation 7 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Cosimo I de' Medici and Eleonora di Toledo, partner to Christina of Lorraine, and parent of Cosimo II de' Medici, Eleonora de' Medici, Duchess of Guastalla, and Caterina de' Medici, Duchess of Mantua. The title "Grand Duke of Tuscany" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 7 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
30 July 1549
Born
The beginning of Ferdinando I de' Medici's recorded life.
Family
Married Christina of Lorraine
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
3 children recorded in this branch: Cosimo II de' Medici, Eleonora de' Medici, Duchess of Guastalla, and Caterina de' Medici, Duchess of Mantua.
Legacy
Grand Duke of Tuscany
A defining role in the story of the de' Medici family.
7 February 1609
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Ferdinando I de' Medici's parents?
Ferdinando I de' Medici's parents were father Cosimo I de' Medici and mother Eleonora di Toledo.
Who were Ferdinando I de' Medici's children?
Ferdinando I de' Medici had 3 children: Cosimo II de' Medici, Eleonora de' Medici, Duchess of Guastalla, and Caterina de' Medici, Duchess of Mantua.
Who did Ferdinando I de' Medici marry?
Ferdinando I de' Medici was married to Christina of Lorraine.
What family tree does Ferdinando I de' Medici belong to?
Ferdinando I de' Medici appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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