Ginevra Cavalcanti
Member of the House of Medici
Married to Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici · Parent of 1
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Wife of Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici.
Ginevra Cavalcanti occupies generation 7 of this recorded lineage partner to Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici and parent of Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder. 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 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
c.1400
Born
The beginning of Ginevra Cavalcanti's recorded life.
Family
Married Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici
A partnership that connects two branches of the Cavalcanti family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder.
c.1468
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Ginevra Cavalcanti's children?
Ginevra Cavalcanti had 1 child: Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder.
Who did Ginevra Cavalcanti marry?
Ginevra Cavalcanti was married to Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici.
What family tree does Ginevra Cavalcanti belong to?
Ginevra Cavalcanti appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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