Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder
Member of the House of Medici
Married to Laudomia Acciaiuoli · Parent of 2 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Son of Lorenzo di Giovanni; head of the cadet Medici branch. Patron of Botticelli who commissioned La Primavera.
Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder occupies generation 6 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici and Ginevra Cavalcanti, partner to Laudomia Acciaiuoli, and parent of Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de' Medici and Giovanni di Pierfrancesco de' Medici. 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 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
1430
Born
The beginning of Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder's recorded life.
Family
Married Laudomia Acciaiuoli
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
2 children recorded in this branch: Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de' Medici and Giovanni di Pierfrancesco de' Medici.
1476
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder's parents?
Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder's parents were father Lorenzo di Giovanni de' Medici and mother Ginevra Cavalcanti.
Who were Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder's children?
Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder had 2 children: Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de' Medici and Giovanni di Pierfrancesco de' Medici.
Who did Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder marry?
Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder was married to Laudomia Acciaiuoli.
What family tree does Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder belong to?
Pierfrancesco de' Medici the Elder appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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