Ferdinando I de' Medici
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Summary
Ferdinando I de' Medici was born on July 30, 1549[1], in Florence[2]. He died on February 17, 1609[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], politician[6], and patron of the arts[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,090 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cappella dei Principi[9]
- Father: Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany[10]
- Mother: Eleanor of Toledo[11]
- Spouse: Christina of Lorraine[12]
- Child: Cosimo II de' Medici[13], Princess Maria Maddalena de' Medici of Tuscany[14], Catherine de' Medici[15], Carlo de' Medici[16], Claudia de' Medici[17], Lorenzo de' Medici[18], Princess Eleonora de' Medici of Tuscany[19], Francesco di Ferdinando de' Medici[20], Filippino de' Medici[21]
- Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Tuscany[22]
- Field of work: politics[23], governance[24], art patronage[25]
- Position held: cardinal-deacon[26]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: House of Medici[29]
- Noble title: grand duke[30]
- Commons category: Ferdinando I, Grand Duke of Tuscany[31]
- Family name: Medici[32]
- Given name: Ferdinando[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ferdinando I, Grand Duke of Tuscany[34]
- Commons gallery: Ferdinando I de' Medici[35]
- Work location: Florence[36], Rome[37]
- Depicted by: Statue to Ferdinando I de' Medici[38]
- Described by source: New International Encyclopedia[39]
- Participant in: 1565–66 papal conclave[40], 1572 papal conclave[41], 1585 papal conclave[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[43], Latin[44]
- Name in native language: Ferdinando I de' Medici[45]
Why It Matters
Ferdinando I de' Medici has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Ferdinando I de' Medici born?
Ferdinando I de' Medici's place of birth was Florence[2].
Where did Ferdinando I de' Medici die?
Ferdinando I de' Medici died in Florence[4].
Who were Ferdinando I de' Medici's parents?
Ferdinando I de' Medici's father was Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany[10]. Ferdinando I de' Medici's mother was Eleanor of Toledo[11].
Who was Ferdinando I de' Medici married to?
Ferdinando I de' Medici's spouses include Christina of Lorraine[12].
What did Ferdinando I de' Medici do for work?
Ferdinando I de' Medici worked as a Catholic priest[5], politician[6], and patron of the arts[7].