Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici
Member of the House of Medici
Married to Ginevra Cavalcanti · Parent of 1 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Younger son of Giovanni di Bicci; co-founder of the cadet branch of the Medici. His descendants would later become Grand Dukes of Tuscany.
Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici occupies generation 7 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici and Piccarda Bueri, partner to Ginevra Cavalcanti, 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
9 September 1395
Born
The beginning of Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici's recorded life.
Family
Married Ginevra Cavalcanti
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder.
23 September 1440
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici's parents?
Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici's parents were father Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici and mother Piccarda Bueri.
Who were Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici's children?
Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici had 1 child: Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder.
Who did Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici marry?
Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici was married to Ginevra Cavalcanti.
What family tree does Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici belong to?
Lorenzo di Giovanni 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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