Born
1519
Died
1574
Nationality
Italian
Events involving Cosimo I de' Medici (3)
1537
ID: 5155
Cosimo I de' Medici becomes Duke - from junior branch, will become Grand Duke of Tuscany
ID: 5155
1569
ID: 5158
Cosimo I elevated to Grand Duke of Tuscany by Pope - Medici achieve sovereign princely status
ID: 5158
1574
ID: 5160
April 21, 1574
Death of Cosimo I - established Medici as hereditary rulers, patron of arts and sciences
ID: 5160