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	The '''House of Medici''' was the ''de facto'' ruling family of the [[Italy\|Italian]] ~~republican~~ city-state of [[Florence]] for a significant part of the [[Renaissance]]. They later established themselves as the Dukes of Florence and eventually, Grand Dukes of Tuscany.		The '''House of Medici''' was the ''de facto'' ruling family of the [[Italy\|Italian]] city-state of [[Florence]] for a significant part of the [[Renaissance]]. They later established themselves as the Dukes of Florence and eventually, Grand Dukes of Tuscany.

	[[Lorenzo de' Medici]] was the head of the house in the late 15th century and was a close ally to the [[House of Auditore]]'s [[Assassins\|Assassin]] members. Due to their control of the Florentine government during this period, they were subject to attacks from the [[House of Pazzi]]'s [[Templars\|Templar]] members.		[[Lorenzo de' Medici]] was the head of the house in the late 15th century and was a close ally to the [[House of Auditore]]'s [[Assassins\|Assassin]] members. Due to their control of the Florentine government during this period, they were subject to attacks from the [[House of Pazzi]]'s [[Templars\|Templar]] members.
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	In 1478, while Lorenzo and Giuliano attended High Mass at the [[Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore]], the Pazzi family and their allies attacked them in an event that would later be known as the [[Pazzi conspiracy\|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Although the conspirators managed to kill Giuliano, Lorenzo was saved by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who then escorted Lorenzo to safety at the [[Basilica di San Lorenzo]]. Once there, Lorenzo instructed Ezio to kill the main conspirator, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Wolves in Sheep's Clothing]]</ref>		In 1478, while Lorenzo and Giuliano attended High Mass at the [[Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore]], the Pazzi family and their allies attacked them in an event that would later be known as the [[Pazzi conspiracy\|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Although the conspirators managed to kill Giuliano, Lorenzo was saved by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who then escorted Lorenzo to safety at the [[Basilica di San Lorenzo]]. Once there, Lorenzo instructed Ezio to kill the main conspirator, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Wolves in Sheep's Clothing]]</ref>

	After Ezio assassinated Francesco, he met with Lorenzo at the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Once there, Lorenzo gifted Ezio a [[altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|codex]] page as well as the names of Francesco's co-conspirators. After the meeting, Ezio left for the Tuscan countryside to pursue the Pazzi family patriarch, Francesco's uncle [[Jacopo de' Pazzi\|Jacopo]], and his remaining co-conspirators.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref>		After Ezio assassinated Francesco, he met with Lorenzo at the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Once there, Lorenzo gifted Ezio a [[altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|codex]] page as well as the names of Francesco's co-conspirators. After the meeting, Ezio left for the Tuscan countryside to pursue the Pazzi family patriarch, Francesco's uncle [[Jacopo de' Pazzi\|Jacopo]], and his remaining co-conspirators.<ref name="Four to the Floor">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref>

	Once Ezio had killed all those who played a part in the conspiracy, he returned to Lorenzo, who presented him with the [[Assassin's Creed II Outfits#Medici Cape\|Medici cape]] as a symbol of faith and trust, and the two parted ways, although Lorenzo continued to give Ezio assignments across Italy via [[Pigeon coop\|courier pigeon]] at least until the late 1480s.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Road Trip]]</ref>		Once Ezio had killed all those who played a part in the conspiracy, he returned to Lorenzo, who presented him with the [[Assassin's Creed II Outfits#Medici Cape\|Medici cape]] as a symbol of faith and trust, and the two parted ways, although Lorenzo continued to give Ezio assignments across Italy via [[Pigeon coop\|courier pigeon]] at least until the late 1480s.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Road Trip]]</ref>
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The Auditore and Medici families' friendship began when [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze\|Giovanni Auditore]] rescued ~~the~~ six year old Lorenzo from drowning in the river Arno. Although there are records of Cosimo de' Medici appointing a friend of his named [[Ilario Auditore]] as gonfaloniere before 1442, it is unclear if he was related to Giovanni in any way.		*The Auditore and Medici families' friendship began when [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze\|Giovanni Auditore]] rescued a six-year-old Lorenzo from drowning in the river Arno.<ref name="Four to the Floor"/> Although there are records of Cosimo de' Medici appointing a friend of his named [[Ilario Auditore]] as gonfaloniere before 1442, it is unclear if he was related to Giovanni in any way.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	===The Pazzi Conspiracy===		===The Pazzi Conspiracy===
	[[File:WiSC 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Francesco de' Pazzi and Bernardo Baroncelli attacking Giuliano]]		[[File:WiSC 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Francesco de' Pazzi and Bernardo Baroncelli attacking Giuliano]]
	In 1478, while Lorenzo and Giuliano attended High Mass, the Pazzi family and their allies attacked them in an event that would later be known as the [[Pazzi conspiracy\|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Although the conspirators managed to kill Giuliano, Lorenzo was saved by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who then escorted Lorenzo to safety at the [[~~San Lorenzo\|~~Basilica di San Lorenzo]]. Once there, Lorenzo instructed Ezio to kill the main conspirator, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Wolves in Sheep's Clothing]]</ref>		In 1478, while Lorenzo and Giuliano attended High Mass at the [[Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore]], the Pazzi family and their allies attacked them in an event that would later be known as the [[Pazzi conspiracy\|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Although the conspirators managed to kill Giuliano, Lorenzo was saved by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who then escorted Lorenzo to safety at the [[Basilica di San Lorenzo]]. Once there, Lorenzo instructed Ezio to kill the main conspirator, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Wolves in Sheep's Clothing]]</ref>

	After Ezio assassinated Francesco, he met with Lorenzo at the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Once there, Lorenzo gifted Ezio a [[altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|codex]] page as well as the names of Francesco's co-conspirators. After the meeting, Ezio left for the Tuscan countryside to pursue the Pazzi family patriarch, Francesco's uncle [[Jacopo de' Pazzi\|Jacopo]], and his remaining co-conspirators.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref>		After Ezio assassinated Francesco, he met with Lorenzo at the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Once there, Lorenzo gifted Ezio a [[altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|codex]] page as well as the names of Francesco's co-conspirators. After the meeting, Ezio left for the Tuscan countryside to pursue the Pazzi family patriarch, Francesco's uncle [[Jacopo de' Pazzi\|Jacopo]], and his remaining co-conspirators.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref>

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	\|name = House of Medici		\|name = House of Medici
	\|image = Coat of Arms of Medici.svg		\|image = Coat of Arms of Medici.svg
	\|founder = Medico di Potrone (earliest known probable ancestor)<br>{{Wiki\|Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici}} (founder of the Medici bank)<br>[[Cosimo de' Medici]] (established the Medici as the ruling dynasty of Florence)		\|founder = Medico di Potrone {{c\|earliest known probable ancestor}}<br>{{Wiki\|Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici}} {{c\|founder of the Medici bank}}<br>[[Cosimo de' Medici]] {{c\|established the Medici as the ruling dynasty of Florence}}
	\|headquarters = [[Florence]], [[Republic of Florence]]		\|headquarters = [[Florence]], [[Republic of Florence]]
	\|locations = Florence<br>[[Tuscany]]		\|locations = Florence<br>[[Tuscany]]
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	The '''House of Medici''' was the de facto ruling family of the [[Italy\|Italian]] republican city-state of [[Florence]] in the ~~15th century,~~ later ~~establishing~~ themselves as the Dukes of Florence and eventually, Grand Dukes of Tuscany. [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] was the head of the house in the late 15th century and was a close ally to the [[House of Auditore]]'s [[Assassins\|Assassin]] members. Due to their ~~''de facto''~~ control of ~~Florence~~ during this period, they were subject to ~~a major~~ attacks from the [[House of Pazzi]]'s [[Templars\|Templar]] members.		The '''House of Medici''' was the ''de facto'' ruling family of the [[Italy\|Italian]] republican city-state of [[Florence]] for a significant part of the [[Renaissance]]. They later established themselves as the Dukes of Florence and eventually, Grand Dukes of Tuscany.

			[[Lorenzo de' Medici]] was the head of the house in the late 15th century and was a close ally to the [[House of Auditore]]'s [[Assassins\|Assassin]] members. Due to their control of the Florentine government during this period, they were subject to attacks from the [[House of Pazzi]]'s [[Templars\|Templar]] members.

	==History==		==History==
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	===Successful generations===		===Successful generations===
	Throughout a great part of the 15th century, [[Cosimo de' Medici]], his son [[Piero di Cosimo de' Medici\|Piero]], and his own son Lorenzo ruled over Florence. Cosimo's power stemmed from his vast wealth and he ruled over Florence until his death in 1464, at which point Piero succeeded him.		Throughout a great part of the 15th century, [[Cosimo de' Medici]], his son [[Piero di Cosimo de' Medici\|Piero]], and his own son Lorenzo ruled over Florence. Cosimo's power stemmed from his vast wealth and he ruled over Florence until his death in 1464, at which point Piero succeeded him.<ref name="Firenze DB">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Firenze (Assassin's Creed II)\|Database: Firenze]]</ref><ref name="Lorenzo DB">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Database: Lorenzo de' Medici]]</ref>

	Piero's reign was short, spanning only five years before he succumbed to gout. After Piero, his sons Lorenzo and [[Giuliano de' Medici\|Giuliano]] became the Medici family's joint heads. Like his grandfather and father, Lorenzo ruled Florence, through surrogates in the city councils, threats, payoffs, and strategic marriages. The Medici under Lorenzo were great patrons of arts and culture, and with his rule, Florence became the center of culture and innovation.		Piero's reign was short, spanning only five years before he succumbed to gout. After Piero, his sons Lorenzo and [[Giuliano de' Medici\|Giuliano]] became the Medici family's joint heads. Like his grandfather and father, Lorenzo ruled Florence through surrogates in the city councils, threats, payoffs, and strategic marriages. The Medici under Lorenzo were great patrons of arts and culture, and with his rule, Florence became the center of culture and innovation.<ref name="Firenze DB"/><ref name="Lorenzo DB"/>

	===The Pazzi ~~conspiracy~~===		===The Pazzi Conspiracy===
	[[File:WiSC 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Francesco and Bernardo attacking Giuliano.]]		[[File:WiSC 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Francesco de' Pazzi and Bernardo Baroncelli attacking Giuliano]]
	In 1478, while Lorenzo and Giuliano attended High Mass, the Pazzi family and their allies attacked them in an event that would later be known as the [[Pazzi conspiracy\|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Although the conspirators managed to kill Giuliano, Lorenzo was saved by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who then escorted Lorenzo to safety at the [[San Lorenzo\|Basilica di San Lorenzo]]. Once there, Lorenzo instructed Ezio to kill the main conspirator, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]]. ~~After Ezio assassinated Francesco, he met with Lorenzo at the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Once there, Lorenzo gifted Ezio a [[altaïr Ibn-La~~'~~Ahad~~'~~s Codex\|codex]] page as well as the names of Francesco~~'s ~~co-conspirators. After the meeting, Ezio left for the Tuscan countryside to pursue the Pazzi family patriarch, Francesco's uncle [[Jacopo de' Pazzi\|Jacopo]] and his co-conspirators.<ref name="AC2">~~''[[~~Assassin~~'s ~~Creed II~~]]''</ref>		In 1478, while Lorenzo and Giuliano attended High Mass, the Pazzi family and their allies attacked them in an event that would later be known as the [[Pazzi conspiracy\|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Although the conspirators managed to kill Giuliano, Lorenzo was saved by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who then escorted Lorenzo to safety at the [[San Lorenzo\|Basilica di San Lorenzo]]. Once there, Lorenzo instructed Ezio to kill the main conspirator, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Wolves in Sheep's Clothing]]</ref>

	~~Once~~ Ezio ~~had killed all those who played a part in the conspiracy~~, he ~~returned to~~ Lorenzo, ~~who then presented him with the~~ [[~~Assassin~~'s ~~Creed II Outfits#Medici Cape~~\|~~Medici cape~~]] as ~~a symbol~~ of ~~faith and trust~~, ~~and~~ the ~~two parted ways~~, ~~although Lorenzo continued to give Ezio assignments across Italy via~~ [[~~Pigeon coop~~\|~~courier pigeon~~]] ~~at least until the late 1480s~~.<ref ~~name="AC2"~~ />		After Ezio assassinated Francesco, he met with Lorenzo at the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Once there, Lorenzo gifted Ezio a [[altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|codex]] page as well as the names of Francesco's co-conspirators. After the meeting, Ezio left for the Tuscan countryside to pursue the Pazzi family patriarch, Francesco's uncle [[Jacopo de' Pazzi\|Jacopo]], and his remaining co-conspirators.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref>

	~~===Savonarola's take over===~~		Once Ezio had killed all those who played a part in the conspiracy, he returned to Lorenzo, who presented him with the [[Assassin's Creed II Outfits#Medici Cape\|Medici cape]] as a symbol of faith and trust, and the two parted ways, although Lorenzo continued to give Ezio assignments across Italy via [[Pigeon coop\|courier pigeon]] at least until the late 1480s.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Road Trip]]</ref>
	~~After Lorenzo's death~~ in ~~1492~~, ~~his son Piero took control of the house. Unfortunately~~, ~~Piero let Florence fall into~~ the ~~hands of~~ [[~~Girolamo Savonarola~~]], ~~who bewitched~~ the ~~citizens with a~~ [[~~Piece of Eden~~]]~~. Ezio returned to Florence in 1497, only to find that Savonarola had taken control over~~ the ~~city from the Medici. Throughout the year, Ezio worked to liberate Florence and claim Savonarola's Piece of Eden, culminating in the assassination of Savonarola in 1498~~.<ref ~~name="Bonfire of the Vanities"~~>''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[~~Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)\|Bonfire of the Vanities~~]]''</ref>

	Despite Savonarola's fall, the Medici were unable to reclaim Florence, and the power vacuum was filled by one of Piero's former favorites, [[Piero Soderini]], whom the Medici eventually exiled when they returned in 1512, along with [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], who had been a senior figure in Soderini's administration.		===Savonarola's takeover===
			After Lorenzo's death in 1492, his son [[Piero de' Medici\|Piero]] took control of the house. Unfortunately, Piero let Florence fall into the hands of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who bewitched the citizens with a [[Piece of Eden]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Database: Piero de' Medici]]</ref> Ezio returned to Florence in 1497, only to find that Savonarola had taken control over the city from the Medici.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II – [[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)\|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' – [[Florentine Fiasco]]</ref> Throughout the year, Ezio worked to liberate Florence and retrieve Savonarola's Piece of Eden, culminating in the assassination of Savonarola in 1498.<ref name="Bonfire of the Vanities">''Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities'' – [[Mob Justice]]</ref>

			Despite Savonarola's fall, the Medici were unable to reclaim Florence, and the power vacuum was filled by one of Piero's former favorites, [[Piero Soderini]], whom the Medici eventually exiled when they returned in 1512, along with [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], who had been a senior figure in Soderini's administration.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref>

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	The '''House of Medici''' was the de facto ruling family of the [[Italy\|Italian]] republican city-state of [[Florence]] in the 15th century, later establishing themselves as the Dukes of Florence and eventually, Grand Dukes of Tuscany. [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] was the head of the house in the late 15th century, and a close ally of the [[House of Auditore~~\|Auditore family~~]]~~, and their~~ [[Assassins\|Assassin]] ~~connections~~. Due to their ''de facto'' control of Florence during this period, they were subject to a major [[~~Templars\|Templar~~]] [[~~Pazzi Conspiracy~~\|~~attack~~]].		The '''House of Medici''' was the de facto ruling family of the [[Italy\|Italian]] republican city-state of [[Florence]] in the 15th century, later establishing themselves as the Dukes of Florence and eventually, Grand Dukes of Tuscany. [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] was the head of the house in the late 15th century and was a close ally to the [[House of Auditore]]'s [[Assassins\|Assassin]] members. Due to their ''de facto'' control of Florence during this period, they were subject to a major attacks from the [[House of Pazzi]]'s [[Templars\|Templar]] members.

	==History==		==History==
	===Origin===		===Origin===
	The Medici family came from the agricultural Mugello region, north of Florence, being mentioned for the first time in 1230. The earliest known probable ancestor of the family lived in the mid-to-late 11th century; a man named Medico (literally "doctor") who served as castellan of Potrone (where later Medici continued to ~~patronise~~ the local church until at least the late 14th century) under the Ubaldini family, who were the feudal lords of the Mugello at the time.<ref>{{WP\|it:Potrone}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|it:Medico_di_Potrone}}</ref>		The Medici family came from the agricultural Mugello region, north of Florence, being mentioned for the first time in 1230. The earliest known probable ancestor of the family lived in the mid-to-late 11th century; a man named Medico (literally "doctor") who served as castellan of Potrone (where later Medici continued to patronize the local church until at least the late 14th century) under the Ubaldini family, who were the feudal lords of the Mugello at the time.<ref>{{WP\|it:Potrone\|Potrone}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|it:Medico_di_Potrone\|Medico di Potrone}}</ref>

	===Successful generations===		===Successful generations===
	Throughout a great part of the 15th century, [[Cosimo de' Medici]], ~~followed by~~ [[Piero di Cosimo de' Medici\|Piero ~~de' Medici~~]], and ~~lastly~~ Lorenzo ~~de' Medici~~ ruled over Florence. Cosimo de' ~~Medici, whose~~ power stemmed from his vast wealth, ruled over Florence until his death in 1464, ~~when he was~~ succeeded ~~by his son, Piero~~.		Throughout a great part of the 15th century, [[Cosimo de' Medici]], his son [[Piero di Cosimo de' Medici\|Piero]], and his own son Lorenzo ruled over Florence. Cosimo's power stemmed from his vast wealth and he ruled over Florence until his death in 1464, at which point Piero succeeded him.

	Piero's reign was short, spanning only five years before he succumbed to gout. After Piero, his sons Lorenzo and [[Giuliano de' Medici\|Giuliano]] became the joint heads ~~of the Medici family~~. Like his grandfather and father, Lorenzo ruled Florence, through surrogates in the city councils, threats, payoffs, and strategic marriages. The Medici under Lorenzo were great patrons of arts and culture, and with his rule, Florence became the center of culture and innovation.		Piero's reign was short, spanning only five years before he succumbed to gout. After Piero, his sons Lorenzo and [[Giuliano de' Medici\|Giuliano]] became the Medici family's joint heads. Like his grandfather and father, Lorenzo ruled Florence, through surrogates in the city councils, threats, payoffs, and strategic marriages. The Medici under Lorenzo were great patrons of arts and culture, and with his rule, Florence became the center of culture and innovation.

	===The Pazzi conspiracy===		===The Pazzi conspiracy===
	[[File:WiSC 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Francesco and Bernardo attacking Giuliano.]]		[[File:WiSC 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|Francesco and Bernardo attacking Giuliano.]]
	In 1478, while ~~attending High Mass,~~ Lorenzo and ~~his brother,~~ Giuliano, ~~were attacked by members of~~ the Pazzi family and their allies, in an event that would later be known as the [[Pazzi conspiracy\|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Although the conspirators managed to kill Giuliano, Lorenzo was saved by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who then escorted Lorenzo to safety at the [[San Lorenzo\|Basilica di San Lorenzo]]. Once there, Lorenzo instructed Ezio to kill the main conspirator, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]]. After Ezio assassinated Francesco, he met with Lorenzo at the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Once there, Lorenzo gifted Ezio a [[altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|codex]] page as well as the names of Francesco's co-conspirators. After the meeting, Ezio left for the Tuscan countryside to pursue the Pazzi family patriarch, Francesco's uncle [[Jacopo de' Pazzi\|Jacopo]] and his co-conspirators.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		In 1478, while Lorenzo and Giuliano attended High Mass, the Pazzi family and their allies attacked them in an event that would later be known as the [[Pazzi conspiracy\|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Although the conspirators managed to kill Giuliano, Lorenzo was saved by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who then escorted Lorenzo to safety at the [[San Lorenzo\|Basilica di San Lorenzo]]. Once there, Lorenzo instructed Ezio to kill the main conspirator, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]]. After Ezio assassinated Francesco, he met with Lorenzo at the [[Ponte Vecchio]]. Once there, Lorenzo gifted Ezio a [[altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|codex]] page as well as the names of Francesco's co-conspirators. After the meeting, Ezio left for the Tuscan countryside to pursue the Pazzi family patriarch, Francesco's uncle [[Jacopo de' Pazzi\|Jacopo]] and his co-conspirators.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	Once Ezio had killed all those who played a part in the conspiracy, he returned to Lorenzo, who then presented him with the [[Assassin's Creed II Outfits#Medici Cape\|Medici cape]] as a symbol of faith and trust, and the two parted ways, although Lorenzo continued to give Ezio assignments across Italy via courier pigeon at least until the late 1480s.<ref name="AC2" />		Once Ezio had killed all those who played a part in the conspiracy, he returned to Lorenzo, who then presented him with the [[Assassin's Creed II Outfits#Medici Cape\|Medici cape]] as a symbol of faith and trust, and the two parted ways, although Lorenzo continued to give Ezio assignments across Italy via [[Pigeon coop\|courier pigeon]] at least until the late 1480s.<ref name="AC2" />

	===Savonarola's take over===		===Savonarola's take over===
	After Lorenzo's death in 1492, his son ~~[[Piero de' Medici\|~~Piero]] took control of the house. Unfortunately, Piero let Florence fall into the hands of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who bewitched the citizens with a [[~~Pieces of Eden\|~~Piece of Eden]].~~<ref name="Bonfire of the Vanities">''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)\|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''</ref>~~		After Lorenzo's death in 1492, his son Piero took control of the house. Unfortunately, Piero let Florence fall into the hands of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who bewitched the citizens with a [[Piece of Eden]]. Ezio returned to Florence in 1497, only to find that Savonarola had taken control over the city from the Medici. Throughout the year, Ezio worked to liberate Florence and claim Savonarola's Piece of Eden, culminating in the assassination of Savonarola in 1498.<ref name="Bonfire of the Vanities">''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)\|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''</ref>

	Ezio ~~Auditore~~ returned to Florence in 1497, only to find that Savonarola had taken control over the city from the Medici. Throughout the year, Ezio worked to liberate Florence and claim Savonarola's Piece of Eden, culminating in the assassination of Savonarola in 1498.<ref name="Bonfire of the Vanities" />

	Despite Savonarola's fall, the Medici were unable to reclaim Florence, and the power vacuum was filled by one of Piero's former favorites, [[Piero Soderini]], whom the Medici eventually exiled when they returned in 1512, along with [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], who had been a senior figure in Soderini's administration.		Despite Savonarola's fall, the Medici were unable to reclaim Florence, and the power vacuum was filled by one of Piero's former favorites, [[Piero Soderini]], whom the Medici eventually exiled when they returned in 1512, along with [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], who had been a senior figure in Soderini's administration.
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Family tree

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	==Family tree==		==Family tree==
	{{Familytree/start}}		{{Familytree/start\|style=background:#adadad;}}
	{{Familytree\| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| COS \| \| COS = [[Cosimo de' Medici]]}}		{{Familytree\| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| COS \| \| COS = [[Cosimo de' Medici]]}}
	{{Familytree\| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|!\| \| \|}}		{{Familytree\| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|!\| \| \|}}

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Gallery

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery widths="180~~" spacing="small~~" position="center" captionalign="center">		<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
	Lorenzo.png\|Lorenzo de' Medici		Lorenzo.png\|Lorenzo de' Medici
	guiliano.jpg\|Giuliano de' Medici		guiliano.jpg\|Giuliano de' Medici

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Appearances

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' {{Mdat}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
			*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	\|image = Coat of Arms of Medici.svg		\|image = Coat of Arms of Medici.svg
	\|founder = Medico di Potrone (earliest known probable ancestor)<br>{{Wiki\|Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici}} (founder of the Medici bank)<br>[[Cosimo de' Medici]] (established the Medici as the ruling dynasty of Florence)		\|founder = Medico di Potrone (earliest known probable ancestor)<br>{{Wiki\|Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici}} (founder of the Medici bank)<br>[[Cosimo de' Medici]] (established the Medici as the ruling dynasty of Florence)
	\|headquarters = [[Florence]], ~~{{Wiki\|~~Republic of Florence}}		\|headquarters = [[Florence]], [[Republic of Florence]]
	\|locations = Florence<br>[[Tuscany]]		\|locations = Florence<br>[[Tuscany]]
	\|related = [[Assassins]]		\|related = [[Assassins]]