History 16th Century

Which Italian family had a large influence on the development of the Italian Renaissance?

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Correct answer

The House of Medici

Explanation

The House of Medici is an Italian family dynasty which controlled Florence 1434-94, 1512-27 and 1530-1737. The family is known as bankers and traders, and were amongst the most influential in Europe. The family also fostered and inspired the birth of the Italian Renaissance along with other families of Italy.

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Question added 2008-12-13