Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino
Duke of Urbino
Married to Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne · Parent of 1 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Son of Piero the Unfortunate; served as ruler of Florence under Pope Leo X and Duke of Urbino. Father of Catherine de' Medici, Queen of France.
Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino occupies generation 6 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Piero the Unfortunate and Alfonsina Orsini, partner to Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne, and parent of Catherine de' Medici. The title "Duke of Urbino" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 6 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
12 September 1492
Born
The beginning of Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino's recorded life.
Family
Married Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Catherine de' Medici.
Legacy
Duke of Urbino
A defining role in the story of the de' Medici family.
4 May 1519
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino's parents?
Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino's parents were father Piero the Unfortunate and mother Alfonsina Orsini.
Who were Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino's children?
Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino had 1 child: Catherine de' Medici.
Who did Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino marry?
Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino was married to Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne.
What family tree does Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino belong to?
Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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