Francesco Maria de' Medici, Duke of Rovere and Montefeltro
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| Francesco Maria de' Medici | |
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| Reign | 6 March 1694 – 3 February 1711 |
| Spouse | Eleonora Luisa Gonzaga |
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| Francesco Maria de' Medici | |
| House | House of Medici |
| Father | Ferdinando II de' Medici |
| Mother | Vittoria della Rovere |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Francesco Maria de' Medici (12 November 1660 – 3 February 1711) was an Italian political leader, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Duke of Rovere and Montefeltro.
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Early life [change]
Medici was born in Florence. He was the second son of Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.[1]
In 1683 he was made governor of Siena.
Cardinal [change]
In 1686, Pope Innocent XII made him a cardinal. In 1709, he was permitted to give up his role as cardinal.[1]
Duke [change]
In March 1694, he inherited to the Duchies of Rovere and Montefeltro.
In 1709, he married Eleonora Luisa Gonzaga.[1]
Medici died at the Bagno a Ripoli in 1711.[1]
References [change]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bensley, Edward. (1915). "Francesco Maria, Cardinal de' Medici," Notes and Queries, p. 408; retrieved 2011-10-28.
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