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Period
By Anandini Rao and Marvi Najam
Background:Italy
The revival period of the Renaissance started in
Italy
1300-1600
Florence was the center of this revival
Governed by many rich families like the Medici
Background: Medici Family
The Medici Family
Family of wealthy bankers
Lived in Florence
Produced three popes and many future rulers of
Florentine (Florence)
Name means “doctor”; but none of their family is
reported to be doctors!
Supported science, art, architecture, and literature
Housed Galileo for some time, and some of the moons of
Jupiter are named after the Medici children
Influence of the Medici’s Family
on Medicine (political influence)
The Medici Family influenced science
Galileo tutored many of their children
Was protected from the Inquisition by the Medicis