Cosimo de' Medici
- proper noun
- /ˈkoʊzɪmoʊ də ˈmɛdɪtʃi/
- Many artists and scholars flourished in Florence under the patronage of Cosimo de' Medici.
Examples
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The famous banker, Cosimo de' Medici, transformed Florence into a cultural hub.
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Cosimo de' Medici established the Medici family as rulers of Florence through his political acumen and wealth.
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The legacy of Cosimo de' Medici can still be seen in the art and architecture of Renaissance Florence.
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Did Cosimo de' Medici really support artists like Botticelli?
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Cosimo de' Medici was a key figure in the rise of the Renaissance, using his wealth to support artists and scholars.
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Under the influence of Cosimo de' Medici, Florence became a center for innovation in art and culture.
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As the founder of the Medici dynasty, Cosimo de' Medici played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of Florence.
Synonyms
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An Italian banker and statesman who supported artists and helped make Florence a center of the Renaissance
An Italian banker and political leader who helped build Medici power in Florence and supported artists
Surface Forms
Morphology
Cosimo + de' + Medici
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical individual; the identity, dates, and role of Cosimo de' Medici cannot be derived from the literal constituents. Although knowing 'Medici' might cue that he belongs to a powerful Florentine family, that family-name cue does not allow a B1 learner to infer the full referential meaning (first of the dynasty, financier and patron), so world knowledge is required.
Etymology
The name Cosimo de' Medici belongs to a rich banker from Florence who used his money to pay artists and put friends into important city jobs. Because he used his wealth to support art and build influence, he became the first of the Medici family to rule Florence, so his name now suggests a powerful 'patron of the arts' and the founder of a family of 'rulers'.