Alessandro de' Medici

Alessandro de' Medici was the first Duke of Florence and the leader of the Medici family. He was born in 1510 and died in 1537. De' Medici was a member of the powerful Medici family and rose to power after the death of his father, Piero de' Medici. He became the ruler of Florence in 1532 and introduced several reforms to the city. De' Medici was also known for his patronage of the arts and his support of the Catholic Church. He died in 1537 at the age of 27.