Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici
Banker & Founder of Medici Bank
Married to Piccarda Bueri · Parent of 2
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Florentine banker who founded the Medici Bank and established the family's great fortune. Father of Cosimo the Elder and founder of the senior Medici line.
Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici occupies generation 8 of this recorded lineage partner to Piccarda Bueri and parent of Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici. The title "Banker & Founder of Medici Bank" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 8 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
1360
Born
The beginning of Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici's recorded life.
Family
Married Piccarda Bueri
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
2 children recorded in this branch: Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici.
Legacy
Banker & Founder of Medici Bank
A defining role in the story of the de' Medici family.
20 February 1429
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici's children?
Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici had 2 children: Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici.
Who did Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici marry?
Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici was married to Piccarda Bueri.
What family tree does Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici belong to?
Giovanni di Bicci 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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