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# Cosimo de' Medici

(1389–1464)   Politician

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Cosimo de' Medici was a politician.

## Quick Facts About Cosimo de' Medici

Born September 27, 1389

Died August 1, 1464

Profession Politician

## About Cosimo de' Medici

Cosimo di Giovanni de' Medici was an Italian banker and politician who became the de facto first leader of Florence during the Italian Renaissance, establishing the Medici family as its effective leaders for generations.

##  Quotes by Cosimo de' Medici

> [“There is in the garden a plant which one ought to leave dry, although most people water it. It is the weed…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/cosimo-de-medici/there-is-in-the-garden-a-plant-which-one-ought-to-leave-dry-although/)

Cosimo de' Medici

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> [We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends. -Cosimo…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/cosimo-de-medici/we-read-that-we-ought-to-forgive-our-enemies-but-we-do-not-read-that-2/)

Cosimo De' Medici

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