Giovanni delle Bande Nere
Condottiere
Married to Maria Salviati · Parent of 1 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Famous Italian mercenary captain ('Giovanni of the Black Bands') and father of Cosimo I, the first Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Giovanni delle Bande Nere occupies generation 5 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de' Medici and Semiramide Appiani, partner to Maria Salviati, and parent of Cosimo I de' Medici. The title "Condottiere" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 5 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
6 April 1498
Born
The beginning of Giovanni delle Bande Nere's recorded life.
Family
Married Maria Salviati
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Cosimo I de' Medici.
Legacy
Condottiere
A defining role in the story of the de' Medici family.
30 November 1526
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Giovanni delle Bande Nere's parents?
Giovanni delle Bande Nere's parents were father Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de' Medici and mother Semiramide Appiani.
Who were Giovanni delle Bande Nere's children?
Giovanni delle Bande Nere had 1 child: Cosimo I de' Medici.
Who did Giovanni delle Bande Nere marry?
Giovanni delle Bande Nere was married to Maria Salviati.
What family tree does Giovanni delle Bande Nere belong to?
Giovanni delle Bande Nere appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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