How Did Lorenzo Contribute To Government

A famous man once said, “ How beautiful is youth, that is always slipping away! Whoever wants to be happy, let him so: of tomorrow there is no knowing” (High Minds). From the time Lorenzo was born, he was influenced by a wealthy political family.Lorenzo made great contribution in the arts, politics and education. Lorenzo de’ Medici is known for his knowledgeable youth, decisions that allowed for the best results for the people of Florence and being a patron of well-known artists that included Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli .
Lorenzo de Medici was born on January 1st,1449 in Florence Italy. His parents are Piero de’Medici and Lucretia. From his early years, Lorenzo received the best possible education
The Pazzi Conspiracy started when Pope Sixtus IV wanted to overthrow the Medici due to expanding. So,on Easter the pope got his accomplish to plan on killing the Medici brothers instead,only Giuliano de Medici was killed and Lorenzo only left with a scratch (Hancock 31). Based on previous events with Lorenzo as a leader the Florentines supported him in the Pazzi Conspiracy. resulting in a tragic loss of 270 killed, banished, or imprisoned (Hancock 31). Sixtus excommunicated Lorenzo and the Florentines therefore they declared war and allied with King Ferrante of Naples and troops to invade Tuscany. In the battle, Lorenzo offered to give himself up as a scapegoat to allow peace for the citizens of Florence. In Naples, he presented himself to King Ferrante. The King was impressed with Lorenzo actions that he surrendered war with Florence which allowed for Pope Sixtus to make a peace offering with Lorenzo, the Pazzi Conspiracy was a major drawback in Lorenzo’s life. He also caused for the Renaissance to end start to being more in culture than wealth caused for the Medici Bank. Although Lorenzo had a brilliant mind the knowledge that he he learned over the years, caused for conflict between Pope Innocent Ⅲ resulting in the pope being arrested. Lorenzo had a large impact on the lives of many artists including Michelangelo. In 1488, Lorenzo set up up a school
Although his voice was harsh and unpleasant he overcame this by negotiating with the King of Naples for peace for Florence and showing dignity and charm. Lorenzo was kind-hearted helping people in times of need.He showed his generosity by giving grains to people suffering from famine and showing hospitality to artists. Lorenzo allowed for many artist to stay with him including Giuliano da Sangallo, Botticello, Verrochi, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Lorenzo did not only help people he also had a brilliant mind. Lorenzo was talented in many occupations that included: philosopher, artist, patron and collector.Due to the fact, that Lorenzo was well-educated in many subjects and