Ippolito De Medici
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Ippolito De Medici
IPPOLITO DE MEDICI Italian cardinal, natural son of Giuliano, duc de Nemours, died aged 24. Date: 1511 - 1535
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1511 1535 Aged Cardinal Died Giuliano Medici Nemours Ippolito
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Ippolito de' Medici (1511-1535): A Young Life Cut Short by Tragic Circumstances This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Ippolito de' Medici, an Italian cardinal and natural son of Giuliano de' Medici, Duke of Nemours. Born in 1511, Ippolito's life was marked by privilege and tragedy. The Medici family, one of the most powerful and influential in Renaissance Italy, held significant political and cultural sway over the region. Ippolito's father, Giuliano, was a favored illegitimate son of Lorenzo de' Medici, the renowned "Magnifico." Ippolito's mother was a Florentine noblewoman, Contessina de' Bardi. Despite his noble lineage, Ippolito's path to the Church was not a conventional one. In 1527, at the age of 16, he was made a cardinal by his uncle, Pope Clement VII. This appointment was a strategic move by the Medici family to secure their political interests and strengthen their influence within the Church. However, Ippolito's life was cut tragically short. In 1535, at the age of 24, he was killed during the siege of Tunis, where he accompanied the Imperial army led by Charles V. Ippolito's death was a significant loss for the Medici family, as he was considered a potential heir to his father's ducal title. This portrait, likely painted during Ippolito's youth, captures the young cardinal's refined beauty and the intense gaze that belies his tragic fate. The intricate details of his richly embroidered robes and the elegant folds of his mantle underscore his noble status. The portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the brief and eventful life of Ippolito de' Medici, a figure whose story continues to fascinate scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
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