Medicidinasztia
The Medicidinasztia, also known as the House of Medici, was a prominent Italian banking and political family that ruled Florence from 1434 to 1492 and again from 1512 to 1527 and from 1531 to 1737. The family's name is derived from the Latin word "medicus," meaning doctor, reflecting their origins as apothecaries. The Medici family rose to prominence through their banking activities, which they began in the late 14th century. They established the Banco Medici, one of the first joint-stock banks, which played a crucial role in financing the Italian Renaissance.
The Medici family's political power was consolidated through strategic marriages and alliances. They supported the arts
The Medici dynasty's rule was eventually challenged by the rise of the Florentine Republic in 1494, which