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Carlo de' Medici

Florence, 19 Mar 1599 – Florence, 17 Jun 1666

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Facts and their sources

  • Born19 Mar 1599, Florencenot verified1 source
  • Titlecardinal, 1615or Dean of the College of Cardinals, 1652–1666 · cardinal-bishop of Ostia, 1652–1666not verified1 source
  • Titlecardinal-bishop of Ostia, 1652–1666or cardinal, 1615 · Dean of the College of Cardinals, 1652–1666not verified1 source
  • TitleDean of the College of Cardinals, 1652–1666or cardinal, 1615 · cardinal-bishop of Ostia, 1652–1666not verified1 source
  • Died17 Jun 1666, Florencenot verified1 source
  • MotherChristina of Lorrainenot verified1 source
  • FatherFerdinando I de' Medicinot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 19 Mar 1599

    Born in Florence

  2. 1615

    Cardinal

  3. 1652–1666

    Cardinal-bishop of Ostia

  4. 1652–1666

    Dean of the College of Cardinals

  5. 17 Jun 1666

    Dies in Florence, aged 67

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During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Florence.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1590s · Carlo is born in Florence

What people wore

Ordinary People Wore Fashionable Silk Garments

Ordinary people, including shoemakers and tailors, often wore fashionable items like silk breeches, velvet berets, and garments decorated with silk ribbons, sometimes defying strict sumptuary laws.

Daily life

Languages used in everyday life

Franco-Provencal was the language of everyday activities and family life for most people, while French was used by the highest classes.

News and letters

Improved speed of mail delivery

Thanks to improved efficiency, mail sent by the ordinary service that previously took two weeks could reach its destination in just five days.

Music

The Popular Pavane Dance

The solemn, slow-moving pavane was a popular dance used by nobles for grand entries and festivities, often accompanied by drums, oboes, trombones, and violins.

What it cost

Strict grain purchase limits during famine

During the famine of 1590–1593, daily purchases were restricted by law to prevent speculation; for instance, deals involving more than 4.7 kg of grain were strictly prohibited.

Getting around

Carriages required extensive resources

Wealthy travelers used carriages, but these required significant support, including horses, specialized personnel, and frequent maintenance on poor roads.

Work

Incentives for skilled workers

Duke Emmanuel Philibert offered ten-year tax exemptions to attract foreign artisans and professionals who could teach their technical skills to local subjects. Additionally, charity institutions sometimes trained poor individuals, allowing them to gain skills and potentially join guilds under favorable conditions.