Piero the Gouty
Ruler of Florence
Married to Lucrezia Tornabuoni · Parent of 2 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Eldest son of Cosimo the Elder; ruled Florence for five years despite debilitating gout. Father of Lorenzo the Magnificent.
Piero the Gouty occupies generation 5 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Cosimo the Elder and Contessina de' Bardi, partner to Lucrezia Tornabuoni, and parent of Lorenzo the Magnificent and Giuliano 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 5 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
1416
Born
The beginning of Piero the Gouty's recorded life.
Family
Married Lucrezia Tornabuoni
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
2 children recorded in this branch: Lorenzo the Magnificent and Giuliano de' Medici.
Legacy
Ruler of Florence
A defining role in the story of the de' Medici family.
2 December 1469
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Piero the Gouty's parents?
Piero the Gouty's parents were father Cosimo the Elder and mother Contessina de' Bardi.
Who were Piero the Gouty's children?
Piero the Gouty had 2 children: Lorenzo the Magnificent and Giuliano de' Medici.
Who did Piero the Gouty marry?
Piero the Gouty was married to Lucrezia Tornabuoni.
What family tree does Piero the Gouty belong to?
Piero the Gouty appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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