Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino
Lorenzo II de' Medici | |
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Portrait by Raphael, 1518 | |
| Ruler of Florence | |
| Reign | 17 March 1516 – 4 May 1519 |
| Predecessor | Giuliano de' Medici |
| Successor | Giulio de' Medici |
| Born | 12 September 1492 Florence, Republic of Florence |
| Died | 4 May 1519 (aged 26) Careggi, Republic of Florence |
| Noble family | Medici |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Issue | Catherine, Queen of France Alessandro de' Medici, Duke of Florence (illegitimate) |
| Father | Piero the Unfortunate |
| Mother | Alfonsina Orsini |
Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici (Italian: [loˈrɛntso di ˈpjɛːro de ˈmɛːditʃi]; 12 September 1492 – 4 May 1519) was the ruler of Florence from 1516 until his death in 1519. He was also Duke of Urbino during the same period. A scion of the Medici, his wealth and power saw his daughter Catherine de' Medici become Queen Consort of France, while his recognised but illegitimate son, Alessandro de' Medici, inherited his estate and became the first Duke of Florence.