Cosimo De'Medici Acheivements Towards Florence Society

Pope John XXIII is elected Pope

Jan 1, 1410

Baladassare Cossa is elected Pope John XXIII with financial support from the Medici bank, run by Giovanni Medici and his son, Cosimo. This was the first major event that led to the Medici's becoming one of Florence's most prestigious families. The exact date of this is unknown.

The Medicis are made official papal bankers

Jan 1, 1412

The Medicis formed a ruthless alliance wih the church. 10% of all fundings earned by the townsfolk was collected and paid to the church in accordance to their rules. Anyone who couldn't pay was deemed "sinful", "unpure" and "a manifestation of the devil" or in other words, excommunicated. Again, the exact dates are unknown.

Piero di Cosimo De' Medci is born

Sep 19, 1416

Piero is the first born child to Cosimo and heir to the Medici's vast fortune.

Filippo Brunelleschi, architect for the Medici's, commisions to build the dome of Florence

Jan 1, 1420

Prime architect for the Medici's, Brunelleschi, begins work on the abandoned dome of Florence. The procedure to build it was extremely difficult, as there was no wooden supports for the structure. During the time Brunelleschi was planning it, he became extremely paranoid that someone would steal his plans. Again, the date is unknown.

Giovanni di Bicci is elected Gonfalioniere

Jan 1, 1421

Father of Cosimo is honoured as the head of state in florence. This high position was later passed onto his son Cosimo following his death. -Unknown Date

Giovanni di Bicci dies

Jan 1, 1429

Giovanni di Bicci, father and beloved mentor of Cosimo passes away. Cosimo is now the owner of the Medici bank. -unknown date

Led by Albizzi, Florence declares war on Lucca

Jan 1, 1429

Enemies and a threat to the rulers of Florence, the dreaded Albizzi family declares war on the Medicis.

Cosimo De'Medici is banished

Jan 1, 1433

A public vote deems Cosimo De' Medici without a high status. Cosimo is banished from Florence in accordance to a public vote. Cosimo is banished from Florence for ten years. -Unknown date

Albizzi family collapses after making war with Duke of Milan

Jan 1, 1434

The leaders of Florence fall. This means that there was currently no ruler over Florence.

Pope Engenius IV demands Cosimo return from exile

Jan 1, 1434

With the Albizzi no longer ruling, Pope Engenius IV demands that Cosimo return from his years of wandering to reclaim his leadership over Florence.

Fillipo Brunelleschi completes his ambitious dome

Jan 1, 1436

Brunellschi's project turned out to be a major success. The risky and life-threatning procedure of renovating without wooden balustrades. Thanfully, the procedure that could've ended in ruins ended up a success.

Lorenzo De' Medici born

Jan 1, 1449

Lorenzo De'Medici was born the first grandson to Cosimo De'Medici. Heir to the prestigious fortune after his father, Lorenzo was the key to maintaining the Medici's rule over Florence.