The Salviati family moved from commerce and Florentine politics into the heart of the Medici dynasty. Their story links the Pazzi Conspiracy, Lorenzo the Magnificent, Maria Salviati, Cosimo I and one of Florence’s great historic villas. […]
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The Acciaiuoli family rose from Florentine commerce and banking to become a remarkable Mediterranean dynasty. Their story connects medieval Florence with Naples, Greece, the Duchy of Athens and the magnificent Certosa del Galluzzo. […]
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The Bardi family became one of medieval Florence’s most powerful dynasties. Their international merchant-banking empire, political influence and artistic patronage reveal a Florence that was already transforming Europe long before the rise of the Medici. […]
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The Peruzzi family became one of medieval Florence’s most powerful banking dynasties. Their international business network, political influence and dramatic financial collapse reveal how commerce transformed the city long before the Medici. […]
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The Corsini family rose from Florence’s merchant elite to become one of Italy’s influential dynasties. Their story encompasses commerce, politics, art, the Church and Lorenzo Corsini’s election as Pope Clement XII. […]
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The Gondi family rose through commerce and banking to become part of Florence’s elite. Discover Palazzo Gondi, Giuliano Gondi and the remarkable Florentine dynasty that later gained influence at the French royal court. […]
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