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Cosimo I de' Medici (Grand Duke)

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The Resume

    (June 12, 1519-April 21, 1574)
    Born in Florence, Italy
    Duke of Florence (1537-1574)
    Grand Duke of Tuscany (1569-1574)
    Husband of Eleonora of Toledo
    Father of Isabella de' Medici

Why he might be annoying:

    His first wife and favored mistress both shared the name 'Eleonora.'
    He fathered 15 children through 2 marriages and several mistresses.
    He commissioned the murder of his distant relative Lorenzino, ensuring he was the sole Florentine heir.
    He raised taxes.
    His second wife, Camilla Martelli, was 26 years his junior.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was smart and strong-willed, with an interest in alchemy.
    He proved a devoted father to ALL of his children.
    He strengthened the Florentine navy.
    His first child, Bia, died when she was just 6-years-old.
    Eleonora, the wife, and 2 of their sons predeceased him due to malaria.
    He was a renowned patron of architecture and literature.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 40 Votes: 52.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 47 Votes: 51.06% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 60 Votes: 76.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 64 Votes: 68.75% Annoying