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Cosimo the Elder

Description:

Cosimo the Elder refers to Cosimo di Giovanni de' Medici, an influential Italian banker and statesman of the 15th century. He was a powerful figure in Florence and is widely recognized as the founder of the Medici dynasty, one of the most prominent and influential families of the Renaissance.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: Cosimo di Giovanni de' Medici.

Usages:

Usage 1: Cosimo the Elder played a major role in shaping the political and financial landscape of Florence during the Renaissance.

Usage 2: The Medici family's wealth and influence grew under Cosimo the Elder's leadership.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun:

<i>Cosimo the Elder's</i> accomplishments as a patron of the arts left a lasting impact on the cultural development of Florence.

<i>The influence of Cosimo the Elder</i> extended far beyond Florence, earning him a reputation as one of the most powerful men in Europe.

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