Piero the Unfortunate
Ruler of Florence
Married to Alfonsina Orsini · Parent of 2 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Eldest son of Lorenzo the Magnificent; ruled Florence briefly before surrendering to Charles VIII of France and being expelled in 1494. Drowned in the Garigliano River.
Piero the Unfortunate occupies generation 5 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Lorenzo the Magnificent and Clarice Orsini, partner to Alfonsina Orsini, and parent of Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino and Clarice 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
15 February 1472
Born
The beginning of Piero the Unfortunate's recorded life.
Family
Married Alfonsina Orsini
A partnership that connects two branches of the de' Medici family.
Next generation
Family line continues
2 children recorded in this branch: Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino and Clarice de' Medici.
Legacy
Ruler of Florence
A defining role in the story of the de' Medici family.
28 December 1503
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Piero the Unfortunate's parents?
Piero the Unfortunate's parents were father Lorenzo the Magnificent and mother Clarice Orsini.
Who were Piero the Unfortunate's children?
Piero the Unfortunate had 2 children: Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino and Clarice de' Medici.
Who did Piero the Unfortunate marry?
Piero the Unfortunate was married to Alfonsina Orsini.
What family tree does Piero the Unfortunate belong to?
Piero the Unfortunate appears in the House of Medici family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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