Lorenzo the Magnificent
Ruler of Florence
Married to Clarice Orsini · Parent of 6 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Ruler of the Florentine Republic and the most celebrated member of the Medici family. A brilliant diplomat, poet, and patron who sponsored Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Lorenzo the Magnificent occupies generation 4 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Piero the Gouty and Lucrezia Tornabuoni, partner to Clarice Orsini, and parent of Piero the Unfortunate, Pope Leo X, Giuliano, Duke of Nemours, Contessina de' Medici, Lucrezia de' Medici, and Maddalena de' Medici. The title "Ruler of Florence" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Medici, this life forms part of a network spanning 4 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
1 January 1449
Born
The beginning of Lorenzo the Magnificent's recorded life.
Family
Married Clarice Orsini
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
6 children recorded in this branch: Piero the Unfortunate, Pope Leo X, Giuliano, Duke of Nemours, Contessina de' Medici, Lucrezia de' Medici, and Maddalena de' Medici.
Legacy
Ruler of Florence
A defining role in the story of the de' Medici family.
8 April 1492
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Lorenzo the Magnificent's parents?
Lorenzo the Magnificent's parents were father Piero the Gouty and mother Lucrezia Tornabuoni.
Who were Lorenzo the Magnificent's children?
Lorenzo the Magnificent had 6 children: Piero the Unfortunate, Pope Leo X, Giuliano, Duke of Nemours, Contessina de' Medici, Lucrezia de' Medici, and Maddalena de' Medici.
Who did Lorenzo the Magnificent marry?
Lorenzo the Magnificent was married to Clarice Orsini.
What family tree does Lorenzo the Magnificent belong to?
Lorenzo the Magnificent appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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