Giovanni de' Medici

Historical figure and condottiero

Florence, Italy

About Giovanni

Giovanni de' Medici was a member of the powerful Medici family in Renaissance Italy. He is known for his military campaigns and his role as a mercenary commander. De' Medici was born in Florence, Italy in 1475 and died in 1519. He was a skilled diplomat and strategist, and was known for his bravery in battle. De' Medici was also a patron of the arts and was a close friend of the artist Sandro Botticelli.