Renissance

Question: How did the Medici contribute to the renicancess?

Answer: The Medici family is a name that is well known in Italy. They were deeply rooted in the Renissance from many activities from charities to entering in wars with Popes. Cosimo felt as though his charities and his generosity was not enough so he founded the Medici library and the academy for Greek studies. In his political career he managed to keep peace amoung all the Italian states. The Medici family became deeply rooted into politics and arts. The Medici family was able to root itself deeper into politics by Catherine Medici becoming the queen of France. Others of the Medici family became Popes and Cardinals. The Medici family supported many artists that are still around today such as Michaelangelo. Galileo was hired by the Medici family. They are the main family that helped to start the renissance and helped to keep it alive. Many of Florence's amazing archecture is still around today due to the Medici family and how much effort they put towards the Renissance and to keep art and sciences around and alive.