Republic of Florence: Medici Ascendancy (1434–1494)

1. Cosimo de’ Medici returns; Medici regime begins

   Oct 5, 1434Labels: Cosimo de', Florence Republic, Medici Regime

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2. Florence Cathedral consecrated after dome completion

   Mar 25, 1436Labels: Santa Maria, Filippo Brunelleschi, Pope Eugenius

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3. Council of Ferrara-Florence moves to Florence

   Jan 10, 1439Labels: Council of, Florence, Ferrara

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   • Britannica

4. Decree of union signed at the Council

   Jul 6, 1439Labels: Laetentur Caeli, Council of, Latin-Greek Union

   • Britannica

5. Construction begins on Palazzo Medici

   Jan 1, 1444Labels: Palazzo Medici, Michelozzo, Via Larga

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6. Peace of Lodi stabilizes Italy’s major powers

   Apr 9, 1454Labels: Peace of, Italian states, Florence

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7. Cosimo sponsors Ficino and the Careggi circle

   Jan 1, 1462Labels: Marsilio Ficino, Careggi Circle, Platonic Academy

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8. Piero “the Gouty” becomes Florence’s Medici leader

   Jan 1, 1464Labels: Piero 'the, Medici Leadership, Florence

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9. Death of Cosimo de’ Medici at Careggi

   Aug 1, 1464Labels: Cosimo de', Careggi, Medici Founder

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10. Death of Piero; Lorenzo assumes Medici leadership

    Dec 2, 1469Labels: Lorenzo de', Piero de', Florence Leadership

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11. Pazzi conspiracy attack at Florence Cathedral

    Apr 26, 1478Labels: Pazzi Conspiracy, Giuliano de', Florence Cathedral

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12. Savonarola returns to Florence at Medici request

    Jan 1, 1490Labels: Girolamo Savonarola, Lorenzo de', Florence

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13. Death of Lorenzo de’ Medici at Careggi

    Apr 9, 1492Labels: Lorenzo de', Careggi, Piero de'

    • Britannica

14. Medici expelled as Charles VIII’s army enters Florence

    Nov 17, 1494Labels: Charles VIII, Medici Expulsion, Florence

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