Lorenzo De Medici
Lorenzo De’ Medici, a prominent ruler of the Florentine Republic, left an indelible mark as a banker and a patron of the arts. His support extended to renowned painters like Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli, contributing significantly to the embellishment of Italian structures adorned with breathtaking paintings.
Distinguished by a robust physique, dark hair, eyes, and a distinctive flattened nose, De’ Medici was a figure difficult to forget. Although not officially a duke, his de facto leadership during the 15th century garnered him immense respect.
