Sebastiano Ximenes

Sebastiano Ximenes
Bornc. late 16th century
Italy
Died
Italy
NationalityItalian
Occupation(s)Banker, Patron of the Arts
Known forNoted patron of the Arts, Owner of Palazzo Ximenes de Sangallo and Sammezzano Castle

Sebastiano Ximenes (c. late 16th century) was an Italian banker of Portuguese origin in Florence, and noted patron of the Arts. He bought and later renamed the Florentine palace, Palazzo Ximenes de Sangallo -- still a tourist attraction today.